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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

What is the average rent in Shawnee, KS?

$1,166/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,166 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,006 per month for a studio, $1,166 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,498 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,924 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,006/month
553 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,166/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,498/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,924/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,785/month
883 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,296/month
1,172 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,118/month
2,188 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,067/month
1,570 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shawnee, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 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 April 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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Colony North, Prairie Ridge Lake and Homestead Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,017/month
745 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,460/month
778 Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$2,041/month
906 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$2,041/month
906 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,460/month
778 Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,017/month
745 Sq Ft

Which Shawnee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colony North
$1,017/month
745 Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$2,041/month
906 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,460/month
778 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 $1,166, you’ll want to make about $3,886 per month or $46,632 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

1,551 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Shawnee we think you'll love

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Reflections

Reflections

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$1,439 - $2,751 Total Monthly Price

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9001 Metcalf Ave,
Overland Park, KS 66212

$1,610 - $4,185

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Shawnee, KS

EPC Real Estate Group
EPC Real Estate Group
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,279

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

6 Communities in Shawnee
Tenle LLC
Tenle LLC
  • 14

    Communities

  • 2,892

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

4 Communities in Shawnee
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,481

    Communities

  • 958,054

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
BH
BH
  • 272

    Communities

  • 83,796

    Units

  • 157

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 318

    Communities

  • 77,450

    Units

  • 145

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Block Multifamily Group
Block Multifamily Group
  • 20

    Communities

  • 4,706

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
AMG Commercial Realty
AMG Commercial Realty
  • 13

    Communities

  • 828

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
Town Management
Town Management
  • 17

    Communities

  • 5,137

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 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 February 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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