The Frontier West Lawrence
546 Frontier Rd,
Lawrence, KS 66049
$1,349 - $1,549
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, KS
What is the average rent in Lawrence, KS?
$988/month
Average Rent
699 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Lawrence, KS is $988 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Lawrence more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lawrence, you can expect to pay about $789 per month for a studio, $988 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,179 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,429 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $17 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lawrence, KS
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
40%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence?
Based on current rent prices, HiIlcrest, Old West Lawrence and South Lawrence are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?
Based on current rent prices, Hunters' Ridge, Oread and Pioneer Ridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence.
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Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lawrence with the most apartments available are South Lawrence, West Lawrence and Old West Lawrence .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, KS?
Because the average rent in Lawrence is $988, you’ll want to make about $3,293 per month or $39,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Lawrence, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lawrence, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$715/month
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One Bedroom
$878/month
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Two Bedroom
$990/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,151/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.