Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (36 Rentals)

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PENN STREET LOFTS
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

801 Pennsylvania StLawrence, KS 66044
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Chamberlain Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Court

1733-1737 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Poehler Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poehler Lofts

619 E 8th 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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The Cedar Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar Apartments

2411 Cedarwood AveLawrence, KS 66046
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Campus View West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View West

2507 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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913 Michigan
Studio Apartments

913 Michigan

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 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Red Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Apartments

2408 Alabama StLawrence, KS 66046
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The Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

630 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044
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Ocho Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Laurel Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Glen Apartments

1401 E 24th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Kentucky Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kentucky Place

1310-1314 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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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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Acorn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 24th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Crimson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Apartments

2541-2565 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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Campus West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus West

2112 Bob Billings PkyLawrence, KS 66049
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Briarstone
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarstone

1010 Emery RdLawrence, KS 66044
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East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lawrence area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Highpointe Apartments priced from $910. Autumn and August Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable East Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x12BR,1BA$1,025
700 Mass Apartments738-B1BR,1BA$1,070
Carson PlaceFully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,080
West Hills Apartments1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$1,099
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,099
Eddingham PlaceRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Standard3BR,2BA$1,100
Harper Square ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lawrence, KS

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lawrence 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 $895. The second greatest value East Lawrence apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Harper Square Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.67
Harper Square ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.08
Crosswinds EastCozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.17
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
700 Mass Apartments734-A2BR,1BA$1.57
Eddingham PlaceRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
West Hills Apartments1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the East Lawrence Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lawrence Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Lawrence is Highpointe Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in East Lawrence costs $1,357.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 5 regular apartments in East Lawrence 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 East Lawrence?

Cheap apartments in East Lawrence have an average cost of $386 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lawrence.

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