Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Kansas, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$1,099/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,099 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $851 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 19% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$820

-

30%

1 bedroom

$925

-

12%

2 bedroom

$1,114

-

22%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

43%

4 bedroom

$1,950

-

186%

Studio

Average rent

$820

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,114

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

186%

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

Bluejay Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Bluejay Apartments

1821 W 26th St, Lawrence, KS 66046

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$825

Apartment for rent

100 Arkansas St #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence

For Rent: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom | Lawrence 43

100 Arkansas St #43, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

Available Jun 16

100 Arkansas St #41 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinckney house for rent in Lawrence

For Rent: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom | Lawrence 41

100 Arkansas St #41, Lawrence, KS 66044

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

Available Jun 16

California Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

California Apartments

501/527 California Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$895

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,099 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawrence is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $851 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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