Apartments for Rent in the Downtown University Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS Under $1,500 (58 Rentals)

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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
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1310 Kentucky St

1310 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044
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property at 2121 Mitchell St
$650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 2

2121 Mitchell St

LawrenceKS66046

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$845 - $925
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1041 Kentucky St

LawrenceKS66044
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Hawks Pointe III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawks Pointe III

1145 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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1510 Kentucky St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Kentucky St

1510 Kentucky 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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Coldwater Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coldwater Flats

413 W 14th StLawrence, KS 66044
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Melrose Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Court

1605 Tennessee StLawrence, KS 66044
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Arkansas Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arkansas Villas

911-931 Arkansas StLawrence, KS 66044
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Jayhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jayhawk Apartments

1130 W 11th StLawrence, KS 66044
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TenTen Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TenTen Lofts

945 Massachusetts StLawrence, KS 66044
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Varsity House
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Varsity House

1043 Indiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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947 Lofts
Studio Apartments

947 Lofts

947 New Hampshire 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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Rollins Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rollins Place

1403 Tennessee 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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1015 Mississippi
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Mississippi

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Campus West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus West

2112 Bob Billings PkyLawrence, KS 66049
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Hawker Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawker Apartments

1011 Missouri StLawrence, KS 66044
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929-933 Kentucky St
1 Bedroom Apartments

929-933 Kentucky St

929-933 Kentucky StLawrence, 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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Avalon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

901-909 Avalon RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Downtown University, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

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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 #17

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown University

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 $809 to $2,120 with an average monthly rent of $1,268.

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 $469 to $2,600. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,348.

How expensive are Downtown University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $439 to $1,575 - averaging $1,046 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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.