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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee Mission, KS

What is the average rent in Shawnee Mission, KS?

$1,196/month

Average Rent

875 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Shawnee Mission, KS is $1,196 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Shawnee Mission more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shawnee Mission, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,196 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,423 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,196/month
875 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,423/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$923/month
526 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,460/month
862 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,007/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,974/month
2,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,072/month
485 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,416/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,750/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,689/month
785 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,313/month
1,532 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shawnee Mission, KS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee Mission?

Based on current rent prices, The Meadodws is the most affordable neighborhood in Shawnee Mission.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadodws
$1,092/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee Mission?

Based on current rent prices, The Meadodws is the most expensive neighborhood in Shawnee Mission.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadodws
$1,092/month
707 Sq Ft

Which Shawnee Mission neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Shawnee Mission with the most apartments available is The Meadodws .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadodws
$1,092/month
707 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Shawnee Mission is $1,196, you’ll want to make about $3,986 per month or $47,832 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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† 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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