Cheap Homes for Rent in Douglas County, KS from $500 (16 Rentals)

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property at 2121 Mitchell St

$650

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2121 Mitchell St

LawrenceKS66046
property at 2214 Westchester Rd

$750

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$750

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2214 Westchester Rd

LawrenceKS66049

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Cheapest Available Douglas County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Douglas County, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Hawk Apartments in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $585. The Links at Kansas I/II in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Douglas County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$585
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$880
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Union Flats & TownhomesS1 ARTISANStudio,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath- SUMMER SPECIAL Only ...2BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, KS

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the Four bedroom Model at Village at West End starting at $1,700 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sunset Hills 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.
The Collective at Lawrence4x4.5 Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.50
Village at West EndFour bedroom4BR,3BA$1.10
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Quail CreekAll Electric 3 Bed/1 Bath- Over 1200 sqft, FREE...3BR,1BA$1.06
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.00
Tuckaway at LawrenceCarson3BR,2BA$1.31
Crosswinds EastRustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas County

What type of rentals are currently available in Douglas County?

There are currently 312 Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, KS with pricing that ranges from $439 to $3,996. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Douglas County ranging from $525 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Douglas County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Douglas County ranges from $525 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,815.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Douglas County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Douglas County range from $439 to $2,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $509.

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