Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Kansas, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$1,197/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,197 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $702 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Kansas, KS

Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 21% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of Kansas, KS

Rent prices in Lawrence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,065.

Listings

Studio

$680

-

9%

1 bedroom

$975

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,115

-

21%

3 bedroom

$1,675

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,147

-

136%

Studio

Average rent

$680

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,115

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last year

136%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Kansas, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Kansas, KS

2119 Quail Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lawrence

Townhouse 8 minutes from KU Campus

2119 Quail Creek Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047

2 beds

2.5 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3232 Cardinal Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

3232 Cardinal Drive

3232 Cardinal Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2014 W 27th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lawrence

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Eddingham Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Eddingham Place

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.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Kansas, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Lawrence rental market.

How much is rent in Lawrence?

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,197 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawrence is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $702 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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