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

Meadowbrook Apartments

Village Square

3232 Cardinal Dr

Briarstone

Harper Square Apartments

The Links at Kansas I/II

730 W 25th St

Park 25 Apartments
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Eagle Ridge Apartments

Autumn and August Place Apartments

1900 Kentucky St

Union at the Loop

Remington Square

Village 1 / Hawk's Landing

Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence

901 Lofts

Chase Court

706 W 25th St
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Tuckaway at Lawrence

Sagebrook on 9th

Canyon Court

PENN STREET LOFTS

Acorn Apartments

Ocho Court

Hanover Place - 200 Hanover Pl #1

Chamberlain Court

peppertree Apartments

Poehler Lofts
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The Cedar Apartments

Regency Place

913 Michigan St

Hanover Place

Red Oak Apartments

The Woods

Maple Lane Apartments

Cedar Tree Cove (55 And Over)

Crimson Apartments

Abbotts Court
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Maple Ridge Apartments

1700 Ohio St

Avalon Apartments

Woodward Apartments

Kentucky Place

Peppertree Apartments

929-933 Kentucky St

1510 Kentucky St

Campus View Apartments

Coachlight Apartments
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Douglas County, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Studio Apartments | $970 | $715 | $1,400 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $675 | $2,120 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $469 | $2,600 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $439 | $2,367 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $509 | $3,996 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks Pointe | 3x2-The Alma Mater (W/D) | 3BR,2BA | $519 |
| Hanover Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| The Landing Lawrence | D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $785 |
| Campus View Apartments | Nomad | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Briarstone | Briarstone Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Village Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 3 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Union at the Loop | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| The Links at Kansas I/II | Custom Deluxe III | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at West End | Four bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Sagebrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| The Collective at Lawrence | 3x3.5 Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.69 |
| Proxi Lawrence | 4X4 Standard | 4BR,4BA | $0.97 |
| The Landing Lawrence | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| Crosswinds East | Cozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Village Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 3 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Connection at Lawrence | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Quarters Lawrence | B - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Campus View Apartments | Nomad | 2BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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