The Wilder Apartments
9670 Halsey St,
Lenexa, KS 66215
$1,025 - $1,685 | 1-3 Beds
If only we could follow in Dorothy’s footsteps and tap our heels together three times to get to the suburbs of Kansas! One thing’s for sure: There’s no place like home when you live in Shawnee. Situated just 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Shawnee is the perfect suburb if you’re intrigued by local charm, a family-friendly environment, and big-city proximity.
Shawnee is nestled along the Kansas River with major interstates traveling through town or nearby, making commuting to neighboring areas a breeze, including Kansas City. Explore this major city by visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial, catching a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, or going to a sporting event at Sprint Center!
In this case, affordability doesn’t mean lacking luxuries, amenities, or attractions. The rentals in Shawnee range from modern, upscale apartments to cozy, homey houses with everything in between. With various shopping centers, quality public schools, safe residential streets, and grassy community parks, Shawnee is a wonderful place to put down roots.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,138 for a studio, $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,529 for two bedrooms, and $1,814 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shawnee has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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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Monticello Trails Middle School
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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.
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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.