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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

What is the average rent in Shawnee, KS?

$1,157/month

Average Rent

734 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,157 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $1,158 per month for a studio, $1,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,493 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,969 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,158/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,157/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,493/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,969/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,673/month
746 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,103/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,705/month
2,131 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,300/month
1,382 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shawnee, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $19 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS
Last Updated September 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 and Prairie Ridge Lake" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,079/month
738 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,511/month
800 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Prairie Ridge Lake and Colony North" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,511/month
800 Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,079/month
738 Sq Ft

Which Shawnee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Shawnee with the most apartments available are Colony North and Prairie Ridge Lake" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,079/month
738 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,511/month
800 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 $1,157, you’ll want to make about $3,856 per month or $46,272 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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Property Management Companies in Shawnee, KS

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EPC Real Estate Group
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,412

    Units

  • 8

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4 Communities in Shawnee
Tenle LLC
Tenle LLC
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,912

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

4 Communities in Shawnee
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,382

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  • 939,384

    Units

  • 867

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BH
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  • 96,186

    Units

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Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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    Communities

  • 75,171

    Units

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    Cities

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Cohen-Esrey Property Management
Cohen-Esrey Property Management
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  • 5,616

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Block Multifamily Group
Block Multifamily Group
  • 23

    Communities

  • 5,463

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
AMG Commercial Realty
AMG Commercial Realty
  • 14

    Communities

  • 1,052

    Units

  • 9

    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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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