Rent by ZIP · Douglas County
Rent in Lawrence, KS 66046
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (+9.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $990 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $820 | +8.5% | $801–979 | $849 ±$182 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $920 | +10.9% | $918–1,122 | $943 ±$43 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,080 | +9.3% | $1,062–1,298 | $942 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,500 | +8.7% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,498 ±$120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,810 | +8.8% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,440 ±$1,145 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lawrence, KS MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lawrence, KS MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,272.
What renters pay in 66046
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66045 | Lawrence | $1,270 | – |
| 66047 | Lawrence | $1,340 | $1,182 |
| 66044 | Lawrence | $1,210 | $1,034 |
| 66048 | Leavenworth | $1,260 | $935 |
| 66043 | Lansing | $1,500 | $977 |
| 66049 | Lawrence | $1,330 | $1,304 |
Fair Market Rents across Douglas County, KS · All KS counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.