Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lawrence, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lawrence, KS rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $143 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lawrence, KS sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 102 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Lawrence run around $695/month, 1-bedrooms around $865/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,095/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,135/month. Apartments make up 60.2% of rentals with a median of $995/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,675/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oread rents rose 50.8% year over year to $1,500/month across 18 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline. Meanwhile, East Lawrence rents fell 44.7% year over year to $1,270/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Lawrence, KS.
Median rent
Median rent in Lawrence
$1,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lawrence
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lawrence, KS
Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 | 1% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $865 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,135 | 11% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Lawrence | $1,270 | |
Hiilcrest | $1,097 | |
Indian Hills | $1,029 | |
North Lawrence | $1,129 | |
Old West Lawrence | $1,095 | |
Oread | $1,500 | |
Pinckney | $1,149 | |
Schwegler | $1,025 | |
Sunset Hills | $1,299 | |
West Hills Homes | $1,042 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 1% | 9% | |
Condos | $1,722 | 18% | 57% | |
Houses | $1,675 | 9% | 10% | |
Rooms | $1,029 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,135
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
30%
Oread
Average rent
$1,500
Pinckney
Average rent
$1,149
Indian Hills
Average rent
$1,029
West Hills Homes
Average rent
$1,042
Sunset Hills
Average rent
$1,299
Old West Lawrence
Average rent
$1,095
East Lawrence
Average rent
$1,270
Hiilcrest
Average rent
$1,097
Schwegler
Average rent
$1,025
North Lawrence
Average rent
$1,129
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
57%
Houses
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
1%
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
42%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, KS is equal to the median rent in Baldwin City, KS.
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6%Discover rentals in Lawrence, KS
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lawrence
2119 Quail Creek Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
2 beds
2.5 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Oct 5
11h ago
3232 Cardinal Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1501 Eddingham Dr, Lawrence, KS 66046
2 beds
1 bath
$845–$1,155
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
630 Michigan St, Lawrence, KS 66044
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lawrence
5 beds
3 baths
$5,499
House for rent
4d ago
901 Missouri St, Lawrence, KS 66044
4 beds
4 baths
$4,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oread condo for rent in Lawrence
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Old West Lawrence house for rent in Lawrence
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 5
8h ago
Verified
1608 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5125 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,738–$2,408
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4100 W 24th Pl, Lawrence, KS 66047
Studio
1 bath
$1,025–$1,425
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4100 W 24th Pl, Lawrence, KS 66047
Studio
1 bath
$1,025–$1,425
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 George Ct, Lawrence, KS 66044
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1726 Ohio St, Lawrence, KS 66044
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1301 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,060
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
2111 Kasold Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,389
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2310 W 26th St, Lawrence, KS 66047
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1904 W 24th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$860–$995
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 $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lawrence?
Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lawrence is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are Schwegler ($1,025/mo), Indian Hills ($1,029/mo), and West Hills Homes ($1,042/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?
To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).