Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Kansas, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$1,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 11% 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,145.

Listings

Studio

$695

-

18%

1 bedroom

$925

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,145

-

18%

3 bedroom

$1,575

-

29%

4 bedroom

$2,025

-

188%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,145

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last year

188%

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

100 Arkansas St #46 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence

For Rent: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom | Lawrence 46

100 Arkansas St #46, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$725

100 Arkansas St #29 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence

For Rent: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom | Lawrence 29

100 Arkansas St #29, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$725

1314 Kentucky St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oread apartment for rent in Lawrence

1314 Kentucky St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oread apartment for rent in Lawrence

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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 $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 11% 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.

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.

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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