Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lawrence, KS

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lawrence, KS is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

97

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lawrence, KS is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
61%
21%
7%
4%
$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 4% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,097. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, KS costs about $925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,095. Houses for rent in Lawrence, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,675.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,195

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,637

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,770

8%

20%

Studio

$1,095

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,770

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

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$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,247
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

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702 W 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

Bluejay Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

Bluejay Apartments

1821 W 26th St, Lawrence, KS 66046

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$950

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2406 Alabama - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Indian Hills apartment for rent in Lawrence

2406 Alabama

2406 Alabama St, Lawrence, KS 66046

2 beds

1 bath

$715

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Parkway Terrace Apartments featuring studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Apartment for rent

University Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

University Terrace Apartments

1527 West 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$820

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635 W 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Indian Hills condo for rent in Lawrence

2 BR apartment laundry onsite

635 W 25th St, Lawrence, KS 66046

2 beds

1 bath

$875

$825

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

2 W Campus Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lawrence

2350 Ridge Court - 2

2 W Campus Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$860

House for rent

Available Feb 1

Crimson Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Crimson Apartments

2541-2566 Redbud Lane, Lawrence, KS 66046

2 beds

1 bath

$879

Apartment for rent