Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $490 (28 Rentals)

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923 Indiana St

LawrenceKS66044
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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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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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Avalon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

901-909 Avalon RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Hawks Pointe III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawks Pointe III

1145 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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1015 Mississippi
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Mississippi

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Fieldhouse View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldhouse View

1735 W 19th StLawrence, KS 66046
Student Housing
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Jayhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jayhawk Apartments

1130 W 11th StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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Arkansas Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arkansas Villas

911-931 Arkansas StLawrence, KS 66044
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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Terrace priced from $775. Briarstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Terrace1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$845
Village Square2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 32BR,1BA$950
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,099
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Classic2BR,1BA$1,150
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Terrace1BR,1BA$1,739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, KS

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2x1.5 Classic Model at West Hills Apartments in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown Lawrence apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled Plan 2 Model at Village Square starting at $950 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Village Square2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled Plan 22BR,1BA$1.00
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$1.21
Sunrise Terrace1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Terrace1BR,1BA$3.82

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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lawrence Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lawrence?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lawrence is Sunrise Terrace which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Lawrence costs $989.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lawrence?

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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Lawrence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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