Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (107 Rentals)

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Acorn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 25th StLawrence, KS 66046
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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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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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Eastview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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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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Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Lawrence, KS is a Studio unit found at Union Flats & Townhomes priced from $900. 700 Mass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union Flats & TownhomesS1 ARTISANStudio,1BA$900
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
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Remington SquareA1Studio,1BA$950
Quail Creek ApartmentsQuail Creek Apartments--All Electric 1 Bed with...1BR,1BA$975
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
The Oaks Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi...1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, KS

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.10 price per square foot Four bedroom Model at Village at West End in the in the Sunset Hills neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sagebrook Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at West EndFour bedroom4BR,3BA$1.10
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.00
Tuckaway at LawrenceCarson3BR,2BA$1.31
Tuckaway at BriarwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
West Hills2x1.5 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 Creek ApartmentsQuail Creek Apartments--All Electric 1 Bed with...1BR,1BA$1.30

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #5

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Kansas and customized analysis for Central Lawrence. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hills is under $1,040.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is 700 Mass Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,272.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hills?

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 3 regular apartments in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Hills have an average cost of $277 which is $995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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