The University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

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The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

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A beautiful campus perched on a hill

KU Top-Ranking Museums Sports Public Jayhawks Flagship Historic Big 12

The University of Kansas sits atop a historic hill known as Mount Oread. It was a challenge for settlers along the Oregon Trail, and it was the staging area for William Quantrill's raid during the Civil War. It is the highest point in Lawrence, making it the ideal location for the stately campus. Founded in 1865, the KU campus covers more than 1,000 acres. With its high-ranking programs, the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, the Lied Center of Kansas, and the Spencer Museum of Art, the University of Kansas attracts students from all over, making Lawrence the largest college town in the state.

Considered one of America's best college towns, Lawrence is all about supporting their Jayhawks. The Kansas Jayhawks are part of the Big 12 Conference, and you can cheer on the Jayhawks football team at Memorial Stadium, the baseball team at Hoglund Ballpark, or head to Allen Fieldhouse for Basketball. The Jayhawks have won more than 23 championships, many in basketball.

You'll find a variety of apartments near the University of Kansas. Neighborhoods to consider include West Campus, Schwegler, University Place, West Hills, and Centennial. Many of the fraternity and sorority houses are located along Tennessee Street, while Naismith Drive is closer to Hoglund Ballpark. For easy access to the Burroughs Creek Rail Trail, look for apartments along East 14th Street or East 15th Street near the intersection with Haskell Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, KS is $777 for a studio, $972 for one bedroom, $1,160 for two bedrooms, and $1,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 505 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $777/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $972/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 987 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,319 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,369/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Langston Hughes Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Quail Run Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

Sunflower Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

468 Students

Deerfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

New York Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Lawrence Southwest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

641 Students

Lawrence West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

609 Students

Lawrence South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

516 Students

Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School

Public

Grades 6-8

422 Students

Lawrence Free State High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,777 Students

Lawrence High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,589 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Kansas Natural History Museum
  • Prairie Park Nature Center
  • Clinton State Park

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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 2025.