Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (84 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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612 W 6th St, Unit A

612 W 6th St
LawrenceKS66044

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PENN STREET LOFTS
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

801 Pennsylvania StLawrence, KS 66044
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Ocho Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Acorn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 25th StLawrence, KS 66046

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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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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1301 Louisiana 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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913 Michigan St
Studio Apartments

913 Michigan St

913 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044
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Eastview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi 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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Maple Lane Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Lane Apartments

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

The Woods

630 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044

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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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Acorn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 24th StLawrence, KS 66046
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929-933 Kentucky St
1 Bedroom Apartments

929-933 Kentucky St

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

1510 Kentucky St

1510 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044

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Barker, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barker area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at 1510 Kentucky St priced from $700. Briarstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1510 Kentucky St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$895
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Union at the Loop1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing1x11BR,1BA$959
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
The Oaks Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi...1BR,1BA$1,040
700 Mass Apartments738-A1BR,1BA$1,070
Crosswinds EastCozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, KS

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $1.13 price per square foot Rustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros... Model at Crosswinds East in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the 3BR - Upgraded Model at Sunrise Terrace starting at $1,295 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing1x11BR,1BA$1.33
The Rockland1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Union at the Loop1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$1.43
Union Flats and TownhomesAurora1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 1510 Kentucky St which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Barker costs $1,145.

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 3 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 $299 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barker.

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