Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $300 (47 Rentals)
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1037 Tennessee St, Unit 4

Red Hawk Apartments

730 W 25th St

1024 Mississippi St

Harper Square Apartments

Highpointe Apartments

539 Graystone Dr
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Barker, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barker?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barker Studio Apartments | $857 | $634 | $1,050 |
Barker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $620 | $1,869 |
Barker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $800 | $2,120 |
Barker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $515 | $2,400 |
Barker 4 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $399 | $1,550 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barker Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available Barker Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barker area of Lawrence, KS is a 4 Beds unit found at The Landing Lawrence priced from $586. Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landing Lawrence | D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $586 |
Village Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Union at the Loop | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
The Oaks Apartments | Oaks Apartments-1 Bed/1 Bath with economical ut... | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
West Hills Apartments | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, KS
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 bedroom Model at Harper Square Apartments in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the 3x3.5 Cottage Model at The Collective at Lawrence starting at $885 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barker apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harper Square Apartments | 4 bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.89 |
The Collective at Lawrence | 3x3.5 Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.67 |
1900 Kentucky St, Unit C | 1900 Kentucky St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Union at the Loop | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
The Landing Lawrence | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.52 |
Village Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath Updated Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBarker, Lawrence, KS
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Barker, Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
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Getting Around the Barker Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barker Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barker?
The cheapest apartment in Barker is Highpointe Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Barker costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barker?
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 15 regular apartments in Barker 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 Barker?
Cheap apartments in Barker have an average cost of $330 which is $1,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barker.
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