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Highlights

  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Friendly staff
  • Spacious apartment
  • Spacious kitchen
  • Huge bedroom
  • Free off-street parking

Location

901 Avalon Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA|HiIlcrest
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Management

Parkway Properties

Leasing office

(785) 841-1155

Property Overview

Avalon Apartments offers exceptional overall value with top-tier ratings for price, amenities, location, and quality, as well as strong trustworthiness, making it a compelling choice for renters seeking both comfort and reliability. Residents benefit from a quiet neighborhood, friendly staff, spacious interiors—including a large kitchen and bedroom—and free off-street parking, along with excellent access to public transportation and a nearby highly rated elementary school. The community is also well-suited for pet owners, with multiple grooming services, a pet hospital, and pet supply stores close by.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
Avalon Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableTwo bedroom and one bathroom apartment with gas and water included with rent. Very affordable with most utilities included. Spacious apartment located in a quiet neighborhood close to KU campus and Downtown Lawrence. Huge bedroom and living area and a spacious kitchen with lots of storage. Come tour today. All leasing done electronically. Call our friendly staff today (785) 841-1155 or visit our website for the application or set-up a tour www parkwaypropertiesks com

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Amenities for Avalon Apartments

Apartment Amenities

GasTrash
Utilities IncludedWater

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
Garbage DisposalMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units40
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About Avalon Apartments

HomeApartments in LawrenceHiIlcrest Avalon Apartments

Avalon Apartments conveniently located near KU and downtown Lawrence, KS. Offering spacious one and two bedroom apartments and free off-street parking. Tenant only pays electricity. Large apartments with private balconies. Generous kitchen size with lots of cabinets and generous storage throughout apartment. Quiet, conveniently located, clean, and great price. Call today to tour (785) 841-1155 or visit our website www parkwaypropertiesks com contact our friendly staff via email ****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.4
/10
Excellent
Avalon Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Avalon Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Avalon Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Avalon Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Avalon Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Avalon Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Avalon Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Avalon Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in HiIlcrest

2-bedroom apartments at Avalon Apartments cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in HiIlcrest.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
HiIlcrest
Lawrence
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lawrence
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$839
July 2024$792
August 2024$892
September 2024$932
October 2024$967
November 2024$976
December 2024$998
January 2025$1,013
February 2025$987
March 2025$867
April 2025$785
May 2025$785
June 2025$791
July 2025$857
August 2025$921
September 2025$871
October 2025$847
November 2025$907
December 2025$921
January 2026$958
February 2026$876
March 2026$863
April 2026$928
May 2026$930
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in HiIlcrest
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$687
May 2025$712

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Avalon Apartments

Hillcrest Elementary School

1045 hilltop dr

lawrence, KS, 66044

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

HiIlcrest | Lawrence, KS

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lawrence near 901 Avalon Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 901 Avalon Rd, Lawrence

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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