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Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, KS

What is the average rent in Lawrence, KS?

$985/month

Average Rent

702 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lawrence, KS is $985 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $796 per month for a studio, $985 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,171 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,416 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$796/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$985/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,171/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,416/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,078/month
698 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $15 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lawrence, KS
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lawrence, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$958/month
590 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$1,027/month
600 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,042/month
693 Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,250/month
812 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,300/month
848 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,316/month
854 Sq Ft
Oread
$1,420/month
586 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oread
$1,420/month
586 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,316/month
854 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,300/month
848 Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,250/month
812 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,042/month
693 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$1,027/month
600 Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$958/month
590 Sq Ft

Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$1,042/month
693 Sq Ft
West Lawrence
$1,250/month
812 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$1,300/month
848 Sq Ft
Old West Lawrence
$1,027/month
600 Sq Ft
HiIlcrest
$958/month
590 Sq Ft
Pioneer Ridge
$1,316/month
854 Sq Ft
Oread
$1,420/month
586 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 $985, you’ll want to make about $3,283 per month or $39,396 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
$711/month
$658/month
One Bedroom
$876/month
$795/month
Two Bedroom
$992/month
$1,002/month
Three Bedroom
$1,148/month
$1,588/month
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Lawrence, KS 66049

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901 New Hampshire St,
Lawrence, KS 66044

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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