
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oread Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Oread, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oread?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oread Studio Apartments | $881 | $634 | $1,050 |
Oread 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $725 | $1,869 |
Oread 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $950 | $2,120 |
Oread 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $885 | $1,770 |
Oread 4 Bedroom Apartments | $792 | $755 | $815 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oread Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available Oread Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oread 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 Oread apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Park 25 Apartments | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1,160 |
The Frontier West Lawrence | 1 Bedroom Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,304 |
Melrose Court | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oread, KS
As of April 17, 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 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft. Model at Park 25 Apartments starting at $1,160 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Collective at Lawrence | 3x3.5 Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.67 |
Park 25 Apartments | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 1104 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
MacKenzie Place | Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Melrose Court | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
The Frontier West Lawrence | 1 Bedroom Sunroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Village1 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Student | HERE Kansas | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOread, Lawrence, KS
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oread Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oread?
The cheapest apartment in Oread is Village1 which is listed at $949, 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 $530 which is $1,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oread.
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