Average Rent in Lawrence, KS
16 apartment buildings, 63 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$640/mo
The Rockland
Properties
16
tracked daily
Units
63
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Lawrence, KS.
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Rent by Bedroom Count
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Lawrence, KS Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Rockland
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
Campus View Apartments
2350 Ridge Ct, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
Eagle Ridge Apartments
530 Eldridge St, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA
Penn Street Lofts
801 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Poehler Lofts
619 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
West Hills Apartments
1012 Emery Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Union at the Loop
3250 Michigan St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rockland 1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA | $640 | $850 | $1.49 | 3 (555) | 2 |
| 2 | Campus View Apartments 2350 Ridge Ct, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA | $710 | $788 | $1.05 | 3.8 (137) | 4 |
| 3 | Eagle Ridge Apartments 530 Eldridge St, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA | $775 | $914 | $1.65 | 4 (63) | 4 |
| 4 | Penn Street Lofts 801 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA | $830 | $1,205 | $1.36 | 3.5 (11) | 3 |
| 5 | Poehler Lofts 619 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA | $900 | $900 | $0.80 | 3.8 (5) | 2 |
| 6 | West Hills Apartments 1012 Emery Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA | $925 | $1,118 | $1.33 | 3.1 (56) | 4 |
| 7 | Union at the Loop 3250 Michigan St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA | $950 | $1,064 | $1.20 | 3 (52) | 25 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Rockland
3 (555)1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
Campus View Apartments
3.8 (137)2350 Ridge Ct, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
Eagle Ridge Apartments
4 (63)530 Eldridge St, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA
Penn Street Lofts
3.5 (11)801 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Poehler Lofts
3.8 (5)619 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
West Hills Apartments
3.1 (56)1012 Emery Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
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Lawrence, KS neighborhoods
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Lawrence, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lawrence, KS is $1,163 per month, based on 63 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $640 at The Rockland to $2,317 at Fairway Flats & The Heights Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,045/mo | $710/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $1,163/mo | $640/mo | 33 |
| 3 Bed | $1,440/mo | $1,200/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lawrence, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lawrence, KS averages $1,045/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,163/mo. At the local median household income of $62,838, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lawrence, KS at $1,054/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lawrence, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$47,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,163/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($640/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Lawrence, KS is $62,838 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lawrence, KS
Overall prices in Lawrence, KS runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lawrence, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,163 |
| Utilities | $319 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $760 |
| Healthcare | $371 |
| Other goods and services | $593 |
| Estimated total | $3,726/mo |
Population
95,459
Median household income
$62,838
Census median rent
$1,054/mo
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Median age
29.2
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Lawrence, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lawrence, KS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | $1,649 | +42% | -2.3% | 16 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,748 | +50% | +3.8% | 12 |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,087 | -7% | +4.1% | 11 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,853 | +59% | -0.5% | 10 |
| Topeka, KS | $1,157 | -1% | -18.3% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lawrence, KS?
The average rent in Lawrence, KS is $1,163 per month, based on 63 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lawrence, KS?
The median asking rent in Lawrence, KS is $1,060 per month, computed from 63 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,163/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lawrence, KS?
The lowest available rent in Lawrence, KS starts at $640 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence, KS average $1,045/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $710/mo across 21 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Lawrence, KS average $1,163/mo. Units start from $640/mo across 33 units currently listed.
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