Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, KS from $439 (74 Rentals)

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property at 730 W 25th St
$880 - $900
2 Bedroom Rentals
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730 W 25th St

LawrenceKS66046

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property at 706 W 25th St
$995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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706 W 25th St

LawrenceKS66046

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PENN STREET LOFTS
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

801 Pennsylvania StLawrence, KS 66044
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Acorn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 25th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Ocho Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Chamberlain Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Court

1733-1737 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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Poehler Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poehler Lofts

619 E 8th StLawrence, KS 66044

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The Cedar Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar Apartments

2411 Cedarwood AveLawrence, KS 66046
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1301 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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913 Michigan St
Studio Apartments

913 Michigan St

913 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044
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Hanover Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Place

100 Hanover PlLawrence, KS 66044
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Red Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Apartments

2408 Alabama StLawrence, KS 66046
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The Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

630 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044
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Maple Lane Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Lane Apartments

1121 E 13th StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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Crimson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Apartments

2541-2565 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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Abbotts Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbotts Court

410 W 18th StLawrence, KS 66044
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1700 Ohio St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Ohio St

1700 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

901-909 Avalon RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Kentucky Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kentucky Place

1310-1314 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044
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929-933 Kentucky St
1 Bedroom Apartments

929-933 Kentucky St

929-933 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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1510 Kentucky St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Kentucky St

1510 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044

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Cheapest Available Douglas County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Douglas County, KS is a 3 Beds unit found at Hawks Pointe in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $519. Hanover Place in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Douglas County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawks Pointe3x2-The Alma Mater (W/D)3BR,2BA$519
Hanover Place1 Bed 1 Bath Plan 21BR,1BA$680
The Landing LawrenceD1 - 4x44BR,4BA$785
Campus View ApartmentsNomad2BR,1BA$825
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$845
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Village Square2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 32BR,1BA$950
Union at the Loop1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing1x11BR,1BA$959
The Links at Kansas I/IICustom Deluxe III1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, KS

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Four bedroom Model at Village at West End in the in the Sunset Hills neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sagebrook Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at West EndFour bedroom4BR,3BA$1.10
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.69
Proxi Lawrence4X4 Standard4BR,4BA$0.97
The Landing LawrenceD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.66
Crosswinds EastCozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Village Square2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 32BR,1BA$0.95
The Connection at Lawrence2 Bedroom 2 Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$0.95
The Quarters LawrenceB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.97
Campus View ApartmentsNomad2BR,1BA$1.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas County?

The cheapest apartment in Douglas County is Hanover Place which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Douglas County costs $1,134.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Douglas County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Douglas County?

Cheap apartments in Douglas County have an average cost of $245 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.

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