
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown University Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (24 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown University area of Lawrence.


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Highpointe Apartments
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Downtown University, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown University Studio Apartments | $857 | $634 | $1,050 |
Downtown University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $709 | $1,869 |
Downtown University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $800 | $2,120 |
Downtown University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $885 | $2,400 |
Downtown University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $765 | $815 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown University Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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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 Highpointe Apartments priced from $910. Village1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Downtown University apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
700 Mass Apartments | 738-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown University, KS
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown University area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3x3.5 Cottage Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $885. The second greatest value Downtown University apartment is the 1900 Kentucky St Model at 1900 Kentucky St, Unit C starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Collective at Lawrence | 3x3.5 Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.67 |
1900 Kentucky St, Unit C | 1900 Kentucky St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
MacKenzie Place | Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Melrose Court | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
700 Mass Apartments | 734-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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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 Village1 which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown University costs $1,600.
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 5 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 $372 which is $1,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown University.
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