Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
13%
Lawrence, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,024
Population
97,655
Renter Mix
57% Rent
The home of the University of Kansas is a hidden gem with something for everyone
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College Town
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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.
Popular Neighborhoods
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South Park has several cozy places to relax and read.
Clinton Lake Sports Complex is a great place to catch the kids ball games.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,136
Average: $76,719
Education
41,590
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
56,139
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lawrence has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, KS is $848 for a studio, $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,207 for two bedrooms, and $1,437 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,024/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,892/month
2,283 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,095/month
786 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lawrence, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Langston Hughes Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
641 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Public
Grades K-12
766 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Public
Grades 6-8
422 Students
Lawrence Free State High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,774 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,589 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,454 Students
Public
Grades K-12
766 Students
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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
Military Bases
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.