Cheap Apartments for Rent in the HiIlcrest Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Red Hawk Apartments

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The Coachman Apartments

730 W 25th St

Village Square

1038 Tennessee St, Unit 2
HiIlcrest, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in HiIlcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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HiIlcrest Studio Apartments | $897 | $480 | $1,400 |
HiIlcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $620 | $1,869 |
HiIlcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $725 | $2,120 |
HiIlcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $640 | $1,820 |
HiIlcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $625 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the HiIlcrest Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available HiIlcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the HiIlcrest area of Lawrence, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Coldwater Flats priced from $695. Remington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable HiIlcrest apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coldwater Flats | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Remington Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
Highpointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Wyndam Place Senior Residence - Lawrence | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Quail Creek | LARGE 1 Bedroom w/ Wood Plank Flooring-*FREE in... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Autumn and August Place Apartments | One Bedroom w/Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Melrose Court | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in HiIlcrest, KS
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the HiIlcrest 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 HiIlcrest apartment is the 4 BR/2 BA Available January 2025- $395/bedroom Model at Gazebo Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for HiIlcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sagebrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
Gazebo Apartments | 4 BR/2 BA Available January 2025- $395/bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Crosswinds East | All the things you need located in one place at... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Sunrise Terrace | 3BR - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Fieldhouse View Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Eddingham Place | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Quail Creek | LARGE 1 Bedroom w/ Wood Plank Flooring-*FREE in... | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Coldwater Flats | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHiilcrest, Lawrence, KS
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the HiIlcrest Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap HiIlcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in HiIlcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in HiIlcrest is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in HiIlcrest?
The cheapest apartment in HiIlcrest is Coldwater Flats which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in HiIlcrest costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in HiIlcrest?
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 121 regular apartments in HiIlcrest 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 HiIlcrest?
Cheap apartments in HiIlcrest have an average cost of $139 which is $1,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in HiIlcrest.
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