Forest Court Apartment Homes
1006 Forest Ct,
Kansas City, KS 66103
$775 - $1,120 | 1-2 Beds
Located just south of the Kansas River, Shawnee Heights offers affordable apartments and single-family homes for rent. Downtown Kansas City lies roughly five miles north, with easy access via Highway 69. Nearby Interstate 35 allows for trips across the Missouri state line to Kansas City, making the neighborhood ideal for residents who commute to work.
Residents flock to the old Boulevard Drive-In movie theater for double-feature screenings during spring and summer. Bargain-hunters also visit the Boulevard for the weekly Swap 'n' Shop outdoor market held every Saturday and Sunday year-round. For tasty carnitas and tripas, locals visit Tacos El Matador.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Shawnee Heights is $452 for one bedroom, $567 for two bedrooms, and $796 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shawnee Heights has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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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 February 2025.