Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oread Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (17 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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Eastview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Apartments

1015-1025 Mississippi StLawrence, KS 66044
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Hanover Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Place

100 Hanover PlLawrence, KS 66044
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Ocho Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Kentucky Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kentucky Place

1310-1314 Kentucky StLawrence, KS 66044

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Abbotts Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbotts Court

410 W 18th StLawrence, KS 66044
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1700 Ohio St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Ohio St

1700 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Hawks Pointe III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawks Pointe III

1145 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
Student Housing
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Oread, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oread Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oread area of Lawrence, KS is a 2 Beds unit found at Sagebrook on 9th priced from $1,000. Carson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Oread apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
Carson PlaceFully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,080
Melrose Court2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony2BR,2BA$1,425
Coldwater FlatsRenovated 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,500
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Terrace1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oread, KS

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oread 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 Oread apartment is the Renovated Model at MacKenzie Place starting at $1,600 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oread apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.67
MacKenzie PlaceRenovated3BR,1BA$1.67
Melrose Court2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony2BR,2BA$1.56
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Coldwater FlatsRenovated 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Carson PlaceFully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Student | HERE Kansas1x1 Premium1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oread, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oread Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oread Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oread?

The cheapest apartment in Oread is Carson Place which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Oread costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oread?

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 4 regular apartments in Oread 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 Oread?

Cheap apartments in Oread have an average cost of $531 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oread.

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