Apartments for Rent in the Downtown University Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS (143 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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1310 Kentucky St
$815 - $1,160

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Base Rent$815 - $1,160
Total Monthly Price$815 - $1,160
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1310 Kentucky St

1310 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044
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property at 923 Indiana St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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923 Indiana St

LawrenceKS66044
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property at 2121 Mitchell St
$650

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Base Rent$650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 2
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2121 Mitchell St

LawrenceKS66046
property at 620 Missouri St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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620 Missouri St

LawrenceKS66044
property at 901 Missouri St
$1,750 - $3,996
4 Bedroom Rentals
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901 Missouri St

LawrenceKS66044

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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property at 1041 Kentucky St
$750 - $775
Studio Rentals
Available Sep 16
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1041 Kentucky St

LawrenceKS66044

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Hobbs Taylor Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hobbs Taylor Lofts

718-730 New Hampshire StLawrence, KS 66044
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1145 Indiana St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1145 Indiana St

1145 Indiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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1137 Indiana St
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1137 Indiana St

1137 Indiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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1244 Louisiana St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Louisiana St

1244 Louisiana StLawrence, 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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502 W 14th St
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502 W 14th St

502 W 14th StLawrence, KS 66044

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown University, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown University, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #19

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. This area of town has come to be a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is something they look for when they rent. Downtown University is known as providing top-rated access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of Lawrence ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown University

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown University area of Lawrence, KS?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 143 available Downtown University apartments priced from $474 to $3,996, with an average monthly rent of $1,112.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown University Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown University ranges from $525 to $2,120 with an average monthly rent of $1,188.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown University cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown University range from $484 to $2,600. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,224.

How expensive are Downtown University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 25 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $474 to $1,575 - averaging $915 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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