Rent by ZIP · Douglas County
Rent in Lawrence, KS 66049
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,330 (+7.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,183 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $940 | +7.4% | $909–1,111 | $830 ±$41 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,060 | +8.5% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,005 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,240 | +7.3% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,304 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,720 | +7% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,415 ±$86 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,080 | +6.7% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,932 ±$1,725 |
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 66049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66048 | Leavenworth | $1,260 | $935 |
| 66050 | Lecompton | $1,140 | $1,013 |
| 66047 | Lawrence | $1,340 | $1,182 |
| 66046 | Lawrence | $1,180 | $942 |
| 66052 | Linwood | $1,200 | $638 |
| 66045 | Lawrence | $1,270 | – |
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.