Cheap Apartments for Rent in the HiIlcrest Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (66 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 6

Oread Apartments

1201-1205 Oread AveLawrence, KS 66044
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PENN STREET LOFTS
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

801 Pennsylvania StLawrence, KS 66044
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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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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
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar Apartments

2411 Cedarwood AveLawrence, KS 66046
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913 Michigan St
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913 Michigan St

913 Michigan StLawrence, 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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Hanover Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Place

100 Hanover PlLawrence, KS 66044
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Red Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Apartments

2408 Alabama StLawrence, KS 66046
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Maple Lane Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Lane Apartments

1121 E 13th 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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Crimson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Apartments

2541-2565 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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Abbotts Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbotts Court

410 W 18th 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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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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Acorn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

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

Briarstone

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

Cheapest Available HiIlcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the HiIlcrest area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Hawk Apartments priced from $715. Remington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable HiIlcrest apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Remington SquareA1Studio,1BA$875
Park 25 Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath | 748 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$895
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bedroom Available Now – Free Inter...2BR,1BA$915
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Quail CreekAll Electric 1 bedroom available now!1BR,1BA$975
Holiday ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in HiIlcrest, KS

As of March 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the HiIlcrest area is the $1.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sagebrook Townhomes in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value HiIlcrest apartment is the Carson Model at Tuckaway at Lawrence starting at $1,510 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for HiIlcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Tuckaway at LawrenceCarson3BR,2BA$1.31
Crosswinds EastRustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Quail CreekAll Electric 1 bedroom available now!1BR,1BA$1.30
Park 25 Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath | 748 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.20
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lawrence, KS. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap HiIlcrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in HiIlcrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in HiIlcrest is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in HiIlcrest?

The cheapest apartment in HiIlcrest is Red Hawk Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in HiIlcrest costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in HiIlcrest?

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 27 regular apartments in HiIlcrest 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 HiIlcrest?

Cheap apartments in HiIlcrest have an average cost of $467 which is $633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in HiIlcrest.

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