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Rents in Lawrence are $17 above the Douglas County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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3300 Clinton Pkwy Ct #110, Lawrence, KS 66047
Location Properties Property Management, based in Lawrence, manages homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments and office space in Lawrence, Eudora, Baldwin City, Gardner, Olathe and Overland Park, with tenant placement, inspections and financial reporting.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention friendly staff and a courteous maintenance crew that handles repairs quickly.
Equity Management is a Lawrence company run by local natives that has served owners and tenants since 2017, managing apartments, college housing and homes with leasing, maintenance and online portals.
In their words: “We have been serving property Owners and Tenants since 2017, with the upmost trustworthy, transparent, and honest practices.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a helpful, personable team and maintenance requests handled quickly.
1607 W 9th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Perfect Fit Property Management manages apartments, townhomes and houses in Lawrence, providing leasing, accounting and owner statements for rental property owners.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a reliable, accessible manager and well-kept housing with prompt maintenance.
1031 Vermont St Ste 120, Lawrence, KS 66044
Foxtail Real Estate Company is a Lawrence-based firm managing residential, commercial and industrial properties in the greater Lawrence area, with leasing, maintenance and an owner portal.
In their words: “We are a full-service, Lawrence-based residential, commercial and industrial property management company.”
3000 Four Wheel Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
Meadowlark Property Management in Lawrence manages apartments and houses, providing leasing, tenant placement and screening, rent collection, maintenance, accounting and site inspections for landlords.
In their words: “We can provide numerous reports including tenant rental histories, property rental histories, tax information to your accountant, and a host of other reports with the touch of a button.”
2130 Silicon Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046
E-State Management is a locally owned Lawrence company that manages apartments and homes, handling operations, marketing, maintenance, leasing and online rent payment.
In their words: “E-State Management, LLC provides a variety of property management service for apartments and homes with offices located in Lawrence, KS.”
915 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Eck Real Estate Services manages apartments, houses, townhouses, duplexes and condominiums in Lawrence, offering leasing, online rent payment and maintenance requests.
In their words: “Eck Real Estate Services offers management services for rental real estate including apartments, houses, townhouses, duplexes, and condominiums.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind, helpful staff, prompt maintenance and homes in good condition.
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Rents in Lawrence are $17 above the Douglas County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$71 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lawrence's typical asking rent is $17 (1.1%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, October and November, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 9 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $1,580 | +4.7% | 7 |
| Topeka | $1,249 | +4.3% | 8 |
| Olathe | $1,809 | +3.1% | 7 |
| Lenexa | $1,730 | +4.0% | 8 |
| Kansas City | $1,322 | +5.7% | 5 |
| Leavenworth | $1,182 | +2.6% | 4 |
| Overland Park | $1,754 | +3.1% | 10 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Lawrence, KS MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Lawrence is $1,580 (September 2026); +4.7% over the past year and +40.4% over five years. About 56.4% of homes in Lawrence are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Lawrence, KS.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lawrence was $1,580 a month in September 2026, +4.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 9 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, October and November. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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