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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

What is the average rent in Shawnee, KS?

$1,146/month

Average Rent

735 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,146 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Shawnee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shawnee, you can expect to pay about $1,152 per month for a studio, $1,146 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,484 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,936 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,152/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,146/month
735 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,484/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,936/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,643/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,915/month
2,279 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,210/month
1,409 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shawnee, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Colony North is the most affordable neighborhood in Shawnee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,049/month
752 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Colony North is the most expensive neighborhood in Shawnee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,049/month
752 Sq Ft

Which Shawnee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Shawnee with the most apartments available is Colony North .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,049/month
752 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shawnee, KS?

Because the average rent in Shawnee is $1,146, you’ll want to make about $3,820 per month or $45,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Shawnee, KS

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Shawnee Station

Shawnee Station

6405 Maurer Rd,
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1-3 Beds | $1,237 - $1,799

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1-2 Beds | $1,755 - $3,349

Reflections

Reflections

9250 Renner Blvd,
Lenexa, KS 66219

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,369 - $2,665

Property Management Companies in Shawnee, KS

EPC Real Estate Group
EPC Real Estate Group
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,412

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

4 Communities in Shawnee
Tenle LLC
Tenle LLC
  • 14

    Communities

  • 2,888

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

4 Communities in Shawnee
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,262

    Communities

  • 906,204

    Units

  • 841

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
BH
BH
  • 333

    Communities

  • 93,080

    Units

  • 199

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 306

    Communities

  • 74,563

    Units

  • 141

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Cohen-Esrey Property Management
Cohen-Esrey Property Management
  • 21

    Communities

  • 5,349

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Block Multifamily Group
Block Multifamily Group
  • 25

    Communities

  • 7,005

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
AMG Commercial Realty
AMG Commercial Realty
  • 18

    Communities

  • 2,008

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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