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Average Rent in Shawnee, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Shawnee, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,480/mo
Lowest Available
$1,114/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Shawnee, KS
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee 66216 | $1,774 | ▼ $64 | $1,439 | 1 | 9 |
| Sunset Hill | $1,343 | - | $1,055 | 2 | 23 |
| Shawnee 66203 | $1,173 | - | $938 | 3 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Shawnee, KS?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,480 per month across 4 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Carlyle Apartment Homes starting at $1,114/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,480/mo.
Prices range from $1,114 to $2,050 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Shawnee, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Shawnee, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Apartment Homes | $1,114/mo | $1,149/mo | 5 | 3 |
| Fox Run Apartments | $1,335/mo | $1,639/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| Thousand Oaks | $1,380/mo | $1,460/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| The Chadwick | $1,689/mo | $1,784/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Shawnee, KS
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,480/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,114/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Shawnee, KS is $106,312 , about 50% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Shawnee, KS
Overall prices in Shawnee, KS runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Shawnee, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,480 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,425/mo |
Population
68,175
Median household income
$106,312
Census median rent
$1,233/mo
Census rent burden
26.4%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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