
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (107 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Hills area of Lawrence.


Red Hawk Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

Oread Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

Total Monthly Price
920 W 3rd St, Unit 920 w 3rd st.

Village Square

Total Monthly Price
1215 Tennessee St

Briarstone

700 Mass Apartments
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Union Flats & Townhomes

Fieldhouse View

Park 25 Apartments

Autumn and August Place Apartments

Village 1 / Hawk's Landing

Remington Square

Highpointe Apartments

Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence

901 Lofts

Chase Court
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Canyon Court

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1329 Connecticut St, Unit Apt2

Tuckaway at Lawrence

Sagebrook on 9th

The Greens at Alvamar

Tuckaway at Briarwood

Parkway Commons

Bauer Farms Apartments & Townhomes

947 Lofts

Aberdeen
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738 Massachusetts St

1621 West

888 Lofts

601-603 Rockledge Rd

West Hills

847 Massachusetts St

FOX RUN

Sunrise Terrace

734 Massachusetts St

The Frontier West Lawrence
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Acorn Apartments

Ocho Court

Hanover Place - 200 Hanover Pl #1

Chamberlain Court

peppertree Apartments

Regency Place

The Cedar Apartments

Eastview Apartments

913 Michigan St

Hanover Place
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Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $974 | $728 | $1,400 |
| Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $700 | $2,120 |
| Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $469 | $2,600 |
| Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $439 | $2,342 |
| Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $509 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Flats & Townhomes | S1 ARTISAN | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 700 Mass Apartments | 734-B | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Gazebo Apartments | All Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath- SUMMER SPECIAL Only ... | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
| Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Remington Square | A1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Quail Creek Apartments | Quail Creek Apartments--All Electric 1 Bed with... | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at West End | Four bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Sagebrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Park 25 Apartments | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Tuckaway at Lawrence | Carson | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Tuckaway at Briarwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| West Hills | 2x1.5 Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Quail Creek Apartments | Quail Creek Apartments--All Electric 1 Bed with... | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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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