In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Google fiber, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Pool, and Clubhouse
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Google fiber, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included, Walk in closets, Gym + more
In unit laundry, Google fiber, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more
Pet friendly, Parking, Gym, Pool, and Carpet
Pet friendly, Pool, Ceiling fan, Fireplace, Extra storage, and Microwave
Pet friendly, Pool, Ceiling fan, Fireplace, Extra storage, and Microwave
Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Fireplace + more
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, All utils included, Garage + more
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Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Shawnee, KS. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,182, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 0.3% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Shawnee rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Kansas City metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Shawnee rose by 0.5% over the course of January, and has now decreased by a total of 0.3% over the past 12 months. Shawnee’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (0.2%) and has outpaced the national average (-1.4%).
If we expand our view to the wider Kansas City metro area, the median rent is $1,324 meaning that the median price in Shawnee ($1,182) is 10.7% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 1.4%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 8 cities in the Kansas City metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Lee's Summit is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,543. Kansas City is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,116. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Lee's Summit (4.0%) while the slowest is in Olathe (-2.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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"On demographic maps of Johnson County, the hard-core right-wing parts of Olathe and Shawnee stand out for their slightly lower real estate values" (Thomas Frank, American journalist and columnist; author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?")
Shawnee, Kansas, is an area rich in history. The city is an amalgamation of Native American and Western traveler influences. It began as a centralized hub connecting transportation routes throughout the Civil War, and after the war, travelers following the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails wound through the eastern areas of Shawnee. Today, Shawnee has suburbs, neighborhoods, and a unique personality that's popular with residents and visitors alike.
The housing market in Shawnee is affordable throughout all of the various neighborhoods
View Shawnee City Guide"On demographic maps of Johnson County, the hard-core right-wing parts of Olathe and Shawnee stand out for their slightly lower real estate values" (Thomas Frank, American journalist and columnist; author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?")
Shawnee, Kansas, is an area rich in history. The city is an amalgamation of Native American and Western traveler influences. It began as a centralized hub connecting transportation routes throughout the Civil War, and after the war, travelers following the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails wound through the eastern areas of Shawnee. Today, Shawnee has suburbs, neighborhoods, and a unique personality that's popular with residents and visitors alike.
The housing market in Shawnee is affordable throughout all of the various neighborhoods
The representation of ethnic minorities in Shawnee is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Shawnee are White (75.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (8.6%), Black Or African American (7.4%), Two Or More (4.2%), Asian (4.1%), Other (0%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Shawnee is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Shawnee are White (75.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (8.6%), Black Or African American (7.4%), Two Or More (4.2%), Asian (4.1%), Other (0%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
