Cheap Homes for Rent in Lawrence, KS from $700 (17 Rentals)

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property at 2121 Mitchell St

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2121 Mitchell St

LawrenceKS66046
property at 612 W 6th St

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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612 W 6th St, Unit A

612 W 6th St
LawrenceKS66044

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property at 846 Indiana St

$1,400 - $1,700

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

846 Indiana St

LawrenceKS66044

Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lawrence, KS

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lawrence, KS area range in price from $439 to $3,600 with an overall median price of $1,269. The three Lawrence neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Lawrence at $439, Downtown University at $439, and Pinckney at $439. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lawrence Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Lawrence$987$43920
Downtown University$1,005$43923
Pinckney$1,059$43922
Barker$1,075$43938
Brook Creek$1,075$43926
East Lawrence$1,075$43937
Deerfield$1,080$43914
Old West Lawrence$1,133$43938
Centennial$1,139$43955
Downtown Lawrence$1,139$7286

Cheapest Available Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Kansas I/II in the Western Hills neighborhood priced from $880. Briarstone in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lawrence apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$880
BriarstoneBriarstone Apartments1BR,1BA$895
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath- SUMMER SPECIAL Only ...2BR,1BA$915
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawrence, KS

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawrence area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Lawrence apartment is the Four bedroom Model at Village at West End starting at $1,700 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sunset Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence4x4.5 Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.50
Village at West EndFour bedroom4BR,3BA$1.10
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
1215 Tennessee St, Unit 21215 Tennessee St2BR,1BA$1.14
Crosswinds EastRustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
West Hills Apartments2x1.5 Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Quail CreekQuail Creek Apartments--All Electric 1 Bed with...1BR,1BA$1.30

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Lawrence, KS
Population: 97,286

Ranked #322

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawrence?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Lawrence, KS with pricing that ranges from $439 to $3,600. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawrence ranging from $725 to $5,499.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lawrence?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lawrence ranges from $725 to $5,499 with an average monthly rent of $2,085.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lawrence?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lawrence range from $439 to $2,342, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $799 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $509.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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