Rentals Near KU

Houses, townhomes and apartments for rent closest to the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, sorted by distance and updated hourly from our current availability.

Current Rentals Closest to Campus

16 of our current rentals are within 2 miles of the Kansas Union (straight-line distance). Here are the 12 closest.

Want a different starting point or distance? Use Rentals Near Anything to search around any campus building or address, or see every available rental in Lawrence.

Areas and Streets Around Campus

KU sits on Mount Oread, a hill on the south side of central Lawrence. Rentals near campus are spread across a few areas:

  • The Oread neighborhood, north and east of campus between Jayhawk Boulevard and downtown, along streets such as Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Louisiana. Older houses, many divided into apartments, mixed with newer buildings.
  • West and south of campus, around Emery Road, Mississippi Street, Naismith Drive and 19th Street, near Allen Fieldhouse and the Ambler Recreation Center.
  • West of Iowa Street, with houses and townhomes a little farther out and closer to the shopping at 23rd and Iowa.
  • Downtown and Old West Lawrence, north of the Oread neighborhood, close to Massachusetts Street.

Getting to Campus by Bike or Bus

Straight-line distances from the Kansas Union, from the same map points our rental finder uses:

  • Allen Fieldhouse: about 0.6 mi
  • Memorial Stadium: about 0.3 mi
  • Ambler Student Recreation Center: about 0.5 mi
  • Lied Center: about 1.1 mi
  • Downtown Lawrence (800 block of Mass St): about 0.8 mi
  • Dillons at 23rd and Iowa: about 1.5 mi

Street routes are longer than a straight line, and the climb up Mount Oread adds time on a bike, so ride or map your route from a home before you apply. Lawrence Transit buses serve campus and many nearby streets; check the current route maps and schedules from Lawrence Transit, since routes and times change from year to year.

What We Offer Renters

  • Listings updated hourly, with photos, rent and available date on every home
  • Online showing scheduling and online applications
  • Online rent payment through the resident portal
  • 24/7 emergency maintenance line once you move in
  • A local office in Lawrence: call (785) 841-7300

New to renting with us? Our tenant FAQs cover applications, deposits, rent payments and move-in, and when to start looking for a lease near KU.

How to Schedule a Showing

  1. Pick a home above or on our rental listings.
  2. Tap View & Schedule a Showing and choose an available time online.
  3. If it is the right fit, apply online from the listing or our Apply Now page.

Showing times vary by home, especially when a current tenant still lives there, so book early and give yourself a few options.

Rentals Near KU: Common Questions

How far are these rentals from KU?

Each distance on this page is a straight-line measurement from the Kansas Union on Jayhawk Boulevard, and this page lists current rentals within 2 miles of it. Your actual route by street, bike or bus will be longer, and campus sits on a hill, so plan your trip before you sign a lease.

When should I start looking for a rental near KU?

Start 4 to 12 months before your move-in date. Our listings update continuously, but current tenants are not required to give non-renewal notice until 3 months before their lease ends, so some homes are only listed about 3 months out. Keep checking back.

How do I schedule a showing?

Tap View and Schedule a Showing on any listing to pick an available time online. Showing times depend on the home and, when it is occupied, on the current tenant, so available times vary by property.

Can I search near a specific campus building?

Yes. Rentals Near Anything lets you pick Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, the Lied Center, the Ambler Recreation Center or any address, choose a distance, and see the closest rentals.

How do I apply?

Apply online from the listing or our Apply Now page. Every applicant is reviewed on the same written application criteria, as described in our Fair Housing Pledge.

More answers on the tenant FAQ page. Every applicant is welcome; see our Fair Housing Pledge.

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