Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Chamberlain Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Court

1733-1737 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1301 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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913 Michigan
Studio Apartments

913 Michigan

913 Michigan StLawrence, KS 66044
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Eastview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Ocho Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

901-909 Avalon RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Campus West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus West

2112 Bob Billings PkyLawrence, KS 66049
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Briarstone
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarstone

1010 Emery RdLawrence, KS 66044
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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Village1 priced from $949. Sagebrook on 9th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village1A11BR,1BA$949
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
West Hills Apartments1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$1,099
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Standard3BR,2BA$1,100
Fieldhouse View Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, KS

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3x3.5 Cottage Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $885. The second greatest value Downtown Lawrence apartment is the 2 Bedroom Sunroom Model at The Frontier West Lawrence starting at $1,684 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.67
The Frontier West Lawrence2 Bedroom Sunroom2BR,2.5BA$1.48
888 LoftsThe Highland U2BR,2BA$1.78
Sunrise Terrace3BR - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.17
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Fieldhouse View Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.35
West Hills Apartments1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Village1A11BR,1BA$1.32
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lawrence Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lawrence?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lawrence is Village1 which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown Lawrence costs $1,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lawrence?

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 182 regular apartments in Downtown Lawrence 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 Downtown Lawrence?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Lawrence have an average cost of $452 which is $793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lawrence.

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