Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prairie Park Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (20 Rentals)
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Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prairie Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prairie Park Studio Apartments | $920 | $905 | $935 |
Prairie Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $725 | $1,655 |
Prairie Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $850 | $2,120 |
Prairie Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $885 | $1,770 |
Prairie Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $765 | $1,370 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Prairie Park Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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Cheapest Available Prairie Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prairie Park area of Lawrence, KS is a 2 Beds unit found at Union at the Loop priced from $950. 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 Prairie Park apartments for rent in Lawrence, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union at the Loop | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
700 Mass Apartments | 738-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Carson Place | Fully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie Park, KS
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park 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 |
Crosswinds East | Cozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
MacKenzie Place | Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Melrose Court | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
700 Mass Apartments | 734-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Sagebrook on 9th | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Coldwater Flats | Renovated 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Union at the Loop | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePrairie Park, Lawrence, KS
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Prairie Park Neighborhood in Lawrence, KS
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prairie Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prairie Park?
The cheapest apartment in Prairie Park is Union at the Loop which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Prairie Park costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prairie Park?
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 9 regular apartments in Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park?
Cheap apartments in Prairie Park have an average cost of $420 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prairie Park.
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