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Average Rent in Sunset Hill & Rent Trends
What is the average rent in Sunset Hill?
The average listed apartment rent in Sunset Hill is $1,346 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 17 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Sunset Hill, Lenexa, KS. Prices update after successful source checks.
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Market Average
$1,346/mo
Lowest Available
$1,077/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Sunset Hill vs Lenexa, KS Average
Sunset Hill is cheaper than the Lenexa, KS average by $154/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,500/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sunset Hill?
As of November 2026, the average rent in Sunset Hill is $1,346 per month across 3 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is The Retreat of Shawnee starting at $1,077/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,154/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,387/mo.
Prices range from $1,077 to $1,564 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sunset Hill
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sunset Hill
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat of Shawnee | $1,077/mo | $1,209/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
| WaterSide Residences on Quivira | $1,404/mo | $1,439/mo | 6 | 3.6 |
| The Villas at Waterside | $1,504/mo | $1,524/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
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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
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,346/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,077/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Sunset Hill is $102,344 , about 58% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Explore Sunset Hill Apartments
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Cost of living in Sunset Hill
Overall prices in Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,346 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,291/mo |
Population
57,986
Median household income
$102,344
Census median rent
$1,429/mo
Census rent burden
25.0%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
20 min
Google Search Trends for Sunset Hill Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.