Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (16 Rentals)

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The Cedar Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar Apartments

2411 Cedarwood AveLawrence, 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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Crimson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Apartments

2541-2565 Redbud LnLawrence, KS 66046
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Campus West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus West

2112 Bob Billings PkyLawrence, 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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Rohan Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rohan Ridge

4641 W 6th StLawrence, KS 66049
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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 Studio unit found at Union Flats & Townhomes priced from $695. Remington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union Flats & TownhomesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
Remington SquareStudioStudio,1BA$790
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$855
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, KS

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western 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 Western Hills apartment is the 2 BR 1.5 BA THIRD FLOOR FULL REMODEL / FP / LG LV Model at Quail Creek starting at $1,259 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Indian Hills 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.
Sagebrook TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Quail Creek2 BR 1.5 BA THIRD FLOOR FULL REMODEL / FP / LG LV2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Oaks ApartmentsOaks Apartments-2 Bed/1 Bath with All Utilities...2BR,1BA$1.33
Ironwood Court and Park West ApartmentsLilac - Park West Gardens1BR,1BA$1.39
AberdeenA11BR,1BA$1.35
Highpointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$1.43
The Links at Kansas I/IIClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$1.57
Remington SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50
Union Flats & TownhomesStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western Hills, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Western Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Western Hills is The Links at Kansas I/II which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Western Hills costs $1,690.

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 1 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 $104 which is $1,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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