Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown University Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (55 Rentals)

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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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Hanover Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Place

100 Hanover PlLawrence, 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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The Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

630 Michigan 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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Abbotts Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbotts Court

410 W 18th 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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Hawks Pointe III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawks Pointe III

1145 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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1244 Ohio St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Ohio St

1244 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Fieldhouse View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldhouse View

1735 W 19th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Rollins Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rollins Place

1403 Tennessee StLawrence, KS 66044
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1712 Ohio St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1712 Ohio St

1712 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044

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Downtown University, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown University area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at 700 Mass Apartments priced from $900. Highpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown University apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,099
Chase Court2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,140
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Classic2BR,1BA$1,150
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1,295
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Terrace1BR,1BA$1,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown University, KS

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown University area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3BR - Upgraded Model at Sunrise Terrace in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Downtown University apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Chase Court starting at $1,140 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
Chase Court2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
700 Mass Apartments847-C1BR,1BA$2.05
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$4.11

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Downtown University, Lawrence, KS

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas including Downtown University, Lawrence, and the greater Lawrence area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown University Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown University is 700 Mass Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown University costs $1,062.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown University?

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 12 regular apartments in Downtown University 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 Downtown University?

Cheap apartments in Downtown University have an average cost of $458 which is $604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown University.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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