Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (70 Rentals)

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2214 Westchester Rd

LawrenceKS66049

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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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Acorn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acorn Apartments

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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Apartment on Sixth
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment on Sixth

5100 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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Western Hills, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Hawk Apartments priced from $585. The Links at Kansas I/II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$585
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$880
Union Flats & TownhomesS1 ARTISANStudio,1BA$900
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath- SUMMER SPECIAL Only ...2BR,1BA$915
Remington SquareA1Studio,1BA$925
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925
Chase Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$930
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Oaks Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath ALL Utilities Included and FREE Wi...1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, KS

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western 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 Western 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 Western Hills 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
Quail CreekAll Electric 3 Bed/1 Bath- Over 1200 sqft, FREE...3BR,1BA$1.06
Park 25 Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.00
Tuckaway at LawrenceCarson3BR,2BA$1.31
Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
AberdeenA11BR,1BA$1.39
Chase Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Gazebo ApartmentsAll Electric 2 Bed/1 Bath- SUMMER SPECIAL Only ...2BR,1BA$1.39
Red Hawk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Western Hills, Lawrence, and the greater Lawrence area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Western Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Hills is under $1,040.

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

The cheapest apartment in Western Hills is Red Hawk Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Western Hills costs $1,510.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western 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 10 regular apartments in Western 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 Western Hills?

Cheap apartments in Western Hills have an average cost of $164 which is $1,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Hills.

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