The Frontier West Lawrence
546 Frontier Rd,
Lawrence, KS 66049
$1,349 - $1,549
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Lawrence
Lawrence, KS Area Guide
The home of the University of Kansas is a hidden gem with something for everyone
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Lawrence, Kansas, combines small-city comfort with the energy of a college town. Home to the University of Kansas (KU), this city of nearly 95,000 residents offers housing options ranging from downtown apartments to homes in established neighborhoods like Old West Lawrence and East Lawrence. The rental market shows steady growth, with one-bedroom apartments renting for $961, two-bedroom units at $1,138, and three-bedroom homes at $1,355.
Massachusetts Street, Lawrence's downtown core, features independent shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The presence of KU and Haskell Indian Nations University contributes to the city's educational atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Clinton Lake State Park and the Haskell-Baker Wetlands. The city's historic districts feature preserved Victorian and Gothic Revival architecture, reflecting Lawrence's significant role in the Free-State movement. Notable areas include the Oread district near KU's campus, the established Sunset Hills neighborhood west of Iowa Street, and East Lawrence, which features historic homes and tree-lined streets.
Explore the City
South Park has several cozy places to relax and read.
Clinton Lake Sports Complex is a great place to catch the kids ball games.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, KS is $794 for a studio, $992 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,436 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$992/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$2,337/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Condo
$894/month
644 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,006/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lawrence, KS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
57
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Bikeable
67
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
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Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
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Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
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Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
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Grades 9-12
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Grades K-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of Kansas Natural History Museum
- Prairie Park Nature Center
- Clinton State Park
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.