The Rockland
1301 W 24th St,
Lawrence, KS 66046
$640 - $1,060
1-2 Beds
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS Area Guide
A beautiful campus perched on a hill
KU
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Top-Ranking
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Museums
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Jayhawks
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Flagship
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Big 12
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, KS is $830 for a studio, $1,010 for one bedroom, $1,200 for two bedrooms, and $1,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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498 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$830/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,010/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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985 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,200/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,309 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,468/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Langston Hughes Elementary School
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
516 Students
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Public
Grades 6-8
422 Students
Lawrence Free State High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,589 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,589 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
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