Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prairie Park Neighborhood of Lawrence, KS from $500 (20 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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Hanover Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Place

100 Hanover PlLawrence, KS 66044
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Red Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Apartments

2408 Alabama StLawrence, KS 66046
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Ocho Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocho Court

1743 Ohio StLawrence, KS 66044
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Laurel Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Glen Apartments

1401 E 24th StLawrence, KS 66046
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Kentucky Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kentucky Place

1310-1314 Kentucky 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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Abbotts Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbotts Court

410 W 18th StLawrence, KS 66044
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Hawks Pointe III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hawks Pointe III

1145 Louisiana StLawrence, KS 66044
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Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union at the Loop2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$950
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x12BR,1BA$1,025
700 Mass Apartments738-B1BR,1BA$1,070
Carson PlaceFully Remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harper Square Apartments4 bedroom4BR,2BA$0.89
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.67
Crosswinds EastCozy Up in Rustic Style at Crosswinds2BR,1.5BA$1.35
MacKenzie PlaceRenovated3BR,1BA$1.67
Melrose Court2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Balcony2BR,2BA$1.56
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
700 Mass Apartments734-A2BR,1BA$1.57
Sagebrook on 9thTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Coldwater FlatsRenovated 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Union at the Loop1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS

Ranked #23

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 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

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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