Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prairie Park Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (18 Rentals)
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Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prairie Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prairie Park Studio Apartments | $875 | $695 | $935 |
Prairie Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $750 | $1,655 |
Prairie Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $950 | $2,120 |
Prairie Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $895 | $1,770 |
Prairie Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $775 | $1,370 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Prairie Park Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available Prairie Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prairie Park area of Lawrence, KS is a Studio unit found at Union Flats & Townhomes priced from $695. Union at the Loop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Prairie Park apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union Flats & Townhomes | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Union at the Loop | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
700 Mass Apartments | 738-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Carson Place | Fully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie Park, KS
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Collective at Lawrence | 3x3.5 Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.67 |
Harper Square Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Union at the Loop | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
700 Mass Apartments | 734-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Carson Place | Fully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Union Flats & Townhomes | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePrairie Park, Lawrence, KS
Ranked #24
Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Prairie Park Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prairie Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prairie Park?
The cheapest apartment in Prairie Park is 700 Mass Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Prairie Park costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prairie Park?
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 9 regular apartments in Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park?
Cheap apartments in Prairie Park have an average cost of $556 which is $694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prairie Park.
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