What is the average apartment size in Lawrence?

The average size for a Lawrence, KS apartment is 931 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lawrence?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lawrence is $1,322 per month, a 7.17% increase from last year’s average of $1,234.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lawrence?

In Lawrence, studios rent for $822 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,042 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,287 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,638 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lawrence?

The typical apartment in Lawrence offers about 931 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lawrence?

Studio apartments in Lawrence average 494 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 690 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 993 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,273 sq. ft.

Lawrence, KS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lawrence?

The typical rent budget in Lawrence ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lawrence?

In Lawrence, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $1,322, a 7.17% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,234.

Studio Apartments at $822 offer the most budget-friendly option with 494 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 690 square feet for $1,042, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,287 offer 993 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,273 sq ft) for $1,638, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lawrence, KS

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,322	931 sq. ft.
Studio	$822	494 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,042	690 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,287	993 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,638	1,273 sq. ft.

Lawrence, KS rent trends

Rental prices in Lawrence, KS have increased by 7.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,234 to $1,322.

What's the typical rent budget in Lawrence, KS?

The largest share of rentals in Lawrence, KS (51%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lawrence, KS?

23,406 or 57% of the households in Lawrence, KS are renter-occupied while 17,553 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Lawrence, KS By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Parkway West	$1,386
Original Town Lawrence	$1,294

Lawrence | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Original Town Lawrence is 7% lower than in Parkway West

$1,294

Original Town Lawrence rent is 2% lower than Lawrence average

Average Rent $1,294

$1,386

Parkway West rent is 5% higher than Lawrence average

Average Rent $1,386

How Lawrence Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lawrence	$1,322
Wichita	$947
Overland Park	$1,542
Olathe	$1,466
Kansas City	$1,199
Lenexa	$1,572
Shawnee	$1,438
Derby	$994
Prairie Village	$1,837
Leavenworth	$1,129
Manhattan	$1,063
Gardner, KS	$1,366
Mission	$1,217
Leawood, KS	$2,020
Parkville, MO	$1,442

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lawrence apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.