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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,183/month.

Rent in Shawnee is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,183/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.1%

Change / Year

1,447

Available Apartments

Shawnee rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Shawnee average $1,027 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Shawnee average $1,183 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Shawnee average $1,505 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Shawnee average $2,021 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,027/month
553 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,183/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,021/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,809/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,161/month
1,508 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Shawnee, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS

July 2026
$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
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Shawnee is $1,183, you’ll want to make about $3,943 per month or $47,316 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.

City

Shawnee, KS

1,447 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Shawnee We Think You'll Love

Shawnee Station

Shawnee Station

6405 Maurer Rd,
Shawnee, KS 66217

1-3 Beds | $1,349 - $1,899

Kings Cove Apartments

Kings Cove Apartments

7350 Kings Cove Dr,
Merriam, KS 66203

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,089 - $1,449

The Peak at Sonoma

The Peak at Sonoma

8900 Maurer Ct,
Lenexa, KS 66219

1-2 Beds | $1,520 - $4,552

IKON at Promontory

IKON at Promontory

9001 Metcalf Ave,
Overland Park, KS 66212

1-2 Beds | $1,610 - $4,185

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Shawnee?

The average rent in Shawnee is $1,183 per month, which is 28.8% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Shawnee?

The average rent for a house in Shawnee, KS is $2,249 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Shawnee?

Rents in Shawnee, KS are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $26 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, KS, 43% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Kansas Shawnee Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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