Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
Lawrence, KS

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lawrence, KS is $1,140. This is -41%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,140

increased by23%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

157

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lawrence, KS is $1,140. This is -41%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
63%
19%
3%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lawrence, KS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lawrence, KS have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 23% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lawrence, KS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lawrence, KS is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, KS costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Lawrence, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,662.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,075

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,585

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

26%

Studio

$730

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$730

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lawrence, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Lawrence, KS to other cities

Median rent prices in Lawrence, KS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baldwin City, KS.

Lawrence

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,099
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, KS is 4% higher than the median rent in Baldwin City, KS.

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1328 Kentucky St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

1328 Kentucky St.

1328 Kentucky St, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$625

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2d ago

8.2

Very good

3308-10 W 8th

3308 W 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66049

2 beds

1 bath

$655–$895

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2d ago

8.8

Very good

California Apartments

501/527 California Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$1,500

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3232 Cardinal Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3232 Cardinal Drive

3232 Cardinal Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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2d ago

8.2

Very good

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512 Rockledge Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

2 beds

2 baths

$800–$875

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