
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (46 Rentals)
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1547 Kentucky St

Red Hawk Apartments

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Village Square

730 W 25th St
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1024 Mississippi St

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635 W 25th St

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Chase Court
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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 |
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Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $934 | $599 | $1,400 |
Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $650 | $1,980 |
Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $725 | $2,250 |
Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $640 | $2,525 |
Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $625 | $1,750 |
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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 $599. Highpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union Flats & Townhomes | S1 ARTISAN | Studio,1BA | $599 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
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 |
Tuckaway at Lawrence | Clubhouse West (Exclusive Furnished St | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Student | HERE Kansas | 1x1 Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,509 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, KS
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sagebrook Townhomes in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the Augusta - Fairway Flats Model at Fairway Flats starting at $1,920 with a $1.59 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. |
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Sagebrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
Fairway Flats | Augusta - Fairway Flats | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.59 |
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
700 Mass Apartments | 734-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Tuckaway at Lawrence | Clubhouse West (Exclusive Furnished St | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Union Flats & Townhomes | S1 ARTISAN | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Sunset Hills Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,509.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Highpointe Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,525.
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 $140 which is $1,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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