Cheap Apartments for Rent in the HiIlcrest Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $438 (100 Rentals)

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2121 Mitchell St

LawrenceKS66046

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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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Acorn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 25th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Chamberlain Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Court

1733-1737 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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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
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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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
Student Housing
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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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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 3 Beds unit found at Hawks Pointe priced from $519. 1510 Kentucky St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable HiIlcrest apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawks Pointe3x2-The Alma Mater (W/D)3BR,2BA$519
1510 Kentucky St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Campus View ApartmentsChelsea1BR,1BA$710
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$845
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Hanover Place2 Bed 1.5 Bath Plan 52BR,1BA$940
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing1x11BR,1BA$959
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in HiIlcrest, KS

As of August 23, 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 1215 Tennessee St Model at 1215 Tennessee St, Unit 2 starting at $1,420 with a $1.14 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
1215 Tennessee St, Unit 21215 Tennessee St2BR,1BA$1.14
Hawks Pointe4x2 w/loft-The Graduate4BR,2BA$0.49
Proxi Lawrence4X4 Standard4BR,4BA$0.97
Crosswinds EastCozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Lorimar Townhomes, LLC2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.10
The Quarters LawrenceB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.97
Hanover Place2 Bed 1.5 Bath Plan 52BR,1.5BA$1.11
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$1.21
Campus View ApartmentsChelsea1BR,1BA$1.10

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in HiIlcrest?

The cheapest apartment in HiIlcrest is 1510 Kentucky St which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in HiIlcrest costs $1,090.

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 16 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 $215 which is $875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in HiIlcrest.

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