
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Hills area of Lawrence.


Union Flats and Townhomes

Red Hawk Apartments

936 Alma Dr

Meadowbrook Apartments

612 W 6th St, Unit A

Village Square

1508-1510 W 26th St

Briarstone

635 W 25th St
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Eagle Ridge Apartments

Park 25 Apartments

West Hills Apartments

Autumn and August Place Apartments

Highpointe Apartments

1745 W 24th St

Remington Square

Village 1 / Hawk's Landing

Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence

901 Lofts
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Chase Court

Tuckaway at Lawrence

Sagebrook on 9th

Ocho Court

Acorn Apartments

Hanover Place - 200 Hanover Pl #1

Chamberlain Court

peppertree Apartments

Regency Place

The Cedar Apartments
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913 Michigan St

Eastview Apartments

Hanover Place

Red Oak Apartments

The Woods

Crimson Apartments

Abbotts Court

1700 Ohio St

Maple Ridge Apartments

Avalon Apartments
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Kentucky Place

Woodward Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1510 Kentucky St

929-933 Kentucky St

Peppertree Apartments

Coachlight Apartments

Parkway Terrace Apartments

Louisiana Place Apartments

Windgate Apartments
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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 | $975 | $715 | $1,400 |
| Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $715 | $2,120 |
| Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $469 | $2,600 |
| Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $439 | $2,342 |
| Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $509 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 70 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 1 Bed unit found at 1510 Kentucky St priced from $700. Union Flats and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 Kentucky St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Union Flats and Townhomes | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Briarstone | Briarstone Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Remington Square | A1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 700 Mass Apartments | 738-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| 935 Michigan Street | 935 Michigan Street - 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, KS
As of July 26, 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 |
| 1215 Tennessee St, Unit 2 | 1215 Tennessee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Briarstone | Briarstone Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Union Flats and Townhomes | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is 1510 Kentucky St which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,350.
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 1 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 $198 which is $1,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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