Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Lawrence, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lawrence, KS rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,075/month. Renters today are paying $57 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the $1,300/month peak in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lawrence is 43.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 105 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this college town market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $695/month, 1-bedrooms around $880/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,075/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,675/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month, showing a variety of options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Lawrence rents fell 64.5% year over year to $1,029/month across 19 rentals, a notable local decline. Deerfield rents climbed 31.7% to $1,383/month, revealing divergent neighborhood trends within Lawrence.
Median rent
Median rent in Lawrence
$1,075/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,075 per month as of September 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lawrence
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lawrence, KS
Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lawrence, KS
Rent prices in Lawrence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $995, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 | 2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $880 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $1,099 | |
East Lawrence | $1,029 | |
Hiilcrest | $899 | |
Indian Hills | $900 | |
North Lawrence | $1,247 | |
Old West Lawrence | $1,037 | |
Oread | $950 | |
Pinckney | $1,095 | |
Sunset Hills | $1,029 | |
West Hills Homes | $1,107 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,029 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
Oread
Average rent
$950
Pinckney
Average rent
$1,095
Indian Hills
Average rent
$900
West Hills Homes
Average rent
$1,107
Sunset Hills
Average rent
$1,029
Centennial
Average rent
$1,099
Old West Lawrence
Average rent
$1,037
Hiilcrest
Average rent
$899
North Lawrence
Average rent
$1,247
East Lawrence
Average rent
$1,029
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Lawrence, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lawrence and Baldwin City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lawrence
43%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, KS is 1% lower than the median rent in Baldwin City, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,355
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1%$1,779
5%$1,800
1%$1,450
3%$900
8%Discover rentals in Lawrence, KS
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lawrence
2119 Quail Creek Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
3 beds
2.5 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence
100 Arkansas St #47, Lawrence, KS 66044
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence
100 Arkansas St #46, Lawrence, KS 66044
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence
100 Arkansas St #29, Lawrence, KS 66044
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lawrence
5 beds
3 baths
$5,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oread condo for rent in Lawrence
5 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 5
1d ago
Verified
1608 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,667
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1525 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,771–$2,667
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1608 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,667
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5125 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4100 W 24th Pl, Lawrence, KS 66047
Studio
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4100 W 24th Pl, Lawrence, KS 66047
Studio
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1608 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,667
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5125 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1608 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,667
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1904 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$835–$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 Missouri St, Lawrence, KS 66044
4 beds
4 baths
$1,750–$3,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lawrence, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Lawrence rental market.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,075 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lawrence?
Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lawrence is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are Hiilcrest ($899/mo), Indian Hills ($900/mo), and Oread ($950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?
To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lawrence?
May offers the best rental deals in Lawrence, with prices running about 19% lower than December, which sees the highest rents of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).