Rent in Shawnee, KS
Across Shawnee's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,579 a month, with figures from $975–$2,170. The highest typical rent is in 66286 ($1,740) and the lowest in 66203 ($1,401). Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay about 1.14% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,357 | $1,250–$1,760 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $1,325 | $1,056–$1,920 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,579 | $975–$2,170 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $2,209 | $1,568–$2,840 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $2,690 | $1,611–$3,400 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Shawnee ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Shawnee, KS?
- About $1,579 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $975–$2,170. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Shawnee, KS?
- About $1,325 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,056–$1,920. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Shawnee, KS?
- About $2,209 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,568–$2,840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Shawnee, KS?
- About $1,357 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,250–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Shawnee, KS?
- About $2,690 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,611–$3,400. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Shawnee ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 66286 has the highest typical rent at $1,740 a month, and 66203 the lowest at $1,401.
- What is the property tax rate in Shawnee, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay a typical 1.14% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Shawnee rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).