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Average Rent in Lawrence, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Lawrence, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,282/mo
▲ +3% from last month
Lowest Available
$640/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
68
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lawrence, KS
3 listed units across 1 building in Lawrence, KS dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $82/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Flats & The Heights Apartments | Unit 2 | $1,705 | $1,495 | $210 |
| Fairway Flats & The Heights Apartments | Unit 12 | $1,781 | $1,761 | $20 |
| Fairway Flats & The Heights Apartments | Unit 13 | $1,761 | $1,746 | $15 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Compare average rent across Lawrence, KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence 66047 | $1,941 | - | $1,495 | 1 | 13 |
| Lawrence 66044 | $1,174 | ▼ $12 | $860 | 5 | 18 |
| Lawrence 66049 | $1,148 | ▲ $354 | $775 | 3 | 7 |
| Lawrence 66046 | $1,133 | ▼ $238 | $640 | 4 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lawrence, KS?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Lawrence, KS is $1,282 per month across 14 apartment communities and 68 available units. Rents have increased $34 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Rockland starting at $640/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,176/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,237/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,573/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,675/mo.
Prices range from $640 to $2,342 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 28 units are currently listed.
Lawrence, KS Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,202 | - | 11 |
| July 2026 | $1,246 | +$44 | 12 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lawrence, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lawrence, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rockland | $640/mo | $850/mo | 2 | 3 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | $775/mo | $914/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Penn Street Lofts | $860/mo | $860/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| HighPointe Apartments | $895/mo | $1,298/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| Chase Court Apartments | $895/mo | $1,298/mo | 5 | 3.4 |
| West Hills Apartments | $925/mo | $1,118/mo | 4 | 3.1 |
| Union at the Loop | $950/mo | $1,067/mo | 18 | 3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,282/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/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 2% 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) | $1,282 |
| Utilities | $319 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $760 |
| Healthcare | $371 |
| Other goods and services | $593 |
| Estimated total | $3,845/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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