
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $438 (87 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Barker area of Lawrence.


Red Hawk Apartments

Union Flats and Townhomes

Meadowbrook Apartments

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1310 Kentucky St

Village Square

Briarstone

Harper Square Apartments

730 W 25th St

Park 25 Apartments
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Autumn and August Place Apartments

1900 Kentucky St

Union at the Loop

Village 1 / Hawk's Landing

901 Lofts

Chase Court

706 W 25th St

Sagebrook on 9th

Oread Apartments

Highpointe Apartments
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1300-1336 Crosswinds Ct

Fieldhouse View Apartments

1621West Apartments

888 Lofts

West Hills Apartments
2130 Silicon Ave

Sunrise Terrace

700 Mass Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

Ocho Court
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Acorn Apartments

Hanover Place - 200 Hanover Pl #1

Chamberlain Court

Poehler Lofts

Regency Place

The Cedar Apartments

913 Michigan St

Hanover Place

Red Oak Apartments

Maple Lane Apartments
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The Woods

Crimson Apartments

Abbotts Court

Maple Ridge Apartments

1700 Ohio St

Avalon Apartments

Woodward Apartments

Kentucky Place

929-933 Kentucky St

1510 Kentucky St
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Barker, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barker?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Studio Apartments | $933 | $715 | $1,120 |
| Barker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $675 | $2,120 |
| Barker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $469 | $2,600 |
| Barker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $439 | $1,575 |
| Barker 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $509 | $3,996 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barker Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available Barker Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barker area of Lawrence, KS is a 3 Beds unit found at Hawks Pointe priced from $519. Hanover Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi... | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, KS
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $0.97 price per square foot 4X4 Standard Model at Proxi Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the D2 - 4x4 Model at The Landing Lawrence starting at $735 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barker apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Village Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 3 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| West Hills Apartments | 2x1.5 Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| The Connection at Lawrence | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Union at the Loop | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Briarstone | Briarstone Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Barker, Lawrence, KS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barker Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barker?
The cheapest apartment in Barker is Hanover Place which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Barker costs $1,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barker?
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 19 regular apartments in Barker 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 Barker?
Cheap apartments in Barker have an average cost of $334 which is $701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barker.
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