Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Douglas Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $490 (71 Rentals)

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Acorn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

1904 W 25th StLawrence, KS 66046

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The Cedar Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar Apartments

2411 Cedarwood AveLawrence, KS 66046
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Crimson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Apartments

2541-2565 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

901-909 Avalon RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Apartment on Sixth
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment on Sixth

5100 W 6th StLawrence, KS 66049
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Acorn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn

1904 W 24th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Rohan Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rohan Ridge

4641 W 6th StLawrence, KS 66049
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Gazebo Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gazebo Apartments

2434 W 24th TerLawrence, KS 66047
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Parkway 6000
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway 6000

4825 Innsbrook DrLawrence, KS 66047

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Western Hills Douglas, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Hills Douglas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills Douglas area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Campus View Apartments priced from $730. Acorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Western Hills Douglas apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View ApartmentsFlatiron1BR, 1BA$730
AcornSmall StudioStudio, 1BA$860
Union Flats and TownhomesBloomington2BR, 1BA$875
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR, 1BA$880
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$915
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR, 1BA$925
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath | 1012 sq. ft.2BR, 1BA$1,025
The Oaks Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi...1BR, 1BA$1,050
Fieldhouse View Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills Douglas, KS

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills Douglas area is the $1.10 price per square foot Four bedroom Model at Village at West End in the Sunset Hills neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Western Hills Douglas apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sagebrook Townhomes in the Centennial neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills Douglas 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
Canyon CourtThree Bedroom3BR, 3BA$1.12
2711 Ridge Ct, Unit #C2711 Ridge Ct3BR, 1BA$0.92
Tuckaway at BriarwoodOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.17
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath | 1012 sq. ft.2BR, 1BA$1.01
Lorimar Townhomes, LLC2 Bedroom/1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.10
Campus View ApartmentsSoHo2BR, 1BA$1.06
Union Flats and TownhomesBeverly Signature2BR, 1BA$1.35
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Western Hills Douglas, Lawrence, and the greater Lawrence area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Douglas Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Hills Douglas?

The cheapest apartment in Western Hills Douglas is Campus View Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Western Hills Douglas costs $1,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Hills Douglas?

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 7 regular apartments in Western Hills Douglas 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 Western Hills Douglas?

Cheap apartments in Western Hills Douglas have an average cost of $128 which is $1,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Hills Douglas.

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