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Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, KS

What is the average rent in Lawrence, KS?

$967/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Lawrence, KS is $967 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $769 per month for a studio, $967 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,146 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,363 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$769/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$967/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,146/month
985 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,363/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,078/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,619/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,297/month
904 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,086/month
793 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $45 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 June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lawrence, KS
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lawrence, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence?

Based on current rent prices, HiIlcrest, Old West Lawrence and Park West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$897/month
631 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$926/month
618 Sq Ft
Park West
$978/month
698 Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,208/month
770 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,287/month
784 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,303/month
845 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,328/month
852 Sq Ft
Hunters' Ridge
$1,392/month
824 Sq Ft
Oread
$1,394/month
568 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?

Based on current rent prices, Oread, Hunters' Ridge and Pioneer Ridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oread
$1,394/month
568 Sq Ft
Hunters' Ridge
$1,392/month
824 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,328/month
852 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,303/month
845 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,287/month
784 Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,208/month
770 Sq Ft
Park West
$978/month
698 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$926/month
618 Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$897/month
631 Sq Ft

Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lawrence with the most apartments available are West Lawrence, South Lawrence and Deerfield .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,208/month
770 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,287/month
784 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,303/month
845 Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$897/month
631 Sq Ft
Hunters' Ridge
$1,392/month
824 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,328/month
852 Sq Ft
Oread
$1,394/month
568 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$926/month
618 Sq Ft
Park West
$978/month
698 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, KS?

Because the average rent in Lawrence is $967, you’ll want to make about $3,223 per month or $38,676 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.

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Apartment Averages

HiIlcrest

Lawrence, KS

Oread

Lawrence, KS

Studio
$669/month
$654/month
One Bedroom
$893/month
$744/month
Two Bedroom
$971/month
$940/month
Three Bedroom
$1,148/month
$1,558/month
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  • 5,315

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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