Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (117 Rentals)

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PENN STREET LOFTS
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PENN STREET LOFTS

801 Pennsylvania StLawrence, KS 66044
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lawrence area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Hawk Apartments priced from $715. Remington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Remington SquareA1Studio,1BA$875
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$880
700 Mass Apartments734-B1BR,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bedroom Available Now – Free Inter...2BR,1BA$915
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$965
Quail CreekAll Electric 1 bedroom available now!1BR,1BA$975
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lawrence, KS

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lawrence area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value West Lawrence apartment is the Four bedroom Model at Village at West End starting at $1,700 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sunset Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence4x4.5 Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.50
Village at West EndFour bedroom4BR,3BA$1.10
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Crosswinds EastRustic Style Meets Everyday Convenience at Cros...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.22
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath | 1012 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.02
Chase Court2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
Harper Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lawrence. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lawrence Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Lawrence?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lawrence is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lawrence?

The cheapest apartment in West Lawrence is Red Hawk Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in West Lawrence costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lawrence?

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 32 regular apartments in West Lawrence 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 West Lawrence?

Cheap apartments in West Lawrence have an average cost of $398 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lawrence.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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