Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (89 Rentals)

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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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Chamberlain Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Court

1733-1737 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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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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Eastview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Centennial, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Hawk Apartments priced from $715. Union Flats & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Union Flats & TownhomesS1 ARTISANStudio,1BA$900
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bedroom Available Now – Free Inter...2BR,1BA$915
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
The Oaks Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi...1BR,1BA$1,040
Harper Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,065
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, KS

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centennial 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 Centennial 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 Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence4x4.5 Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.50
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.00
Crosswinds EastRustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
Chase Court2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
Harper Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Eddingham PlaceClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas, including Lawrence. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centennial?

The cheapest apartment in Centennial is Red Hawk Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $1,065.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centennial?

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 24 regular apartments in Centennial 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 Centennial?

Cheap apartments in Centennial have an average cost of $427 which is $638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centennial.

Expert Rental Resources

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