Coming to KU

Housing Options

On-Campus Housing

Student Housing offers the basics - living space that's secure, well-maintained, and conveniently located. And Student Housing is committed to providing academic support, leadership development, experiences with different cultures, and even part-time employment.

Student Housing offers personal or group tours of all three on-campus communities:

  • Residence halls are the largest on-campus community offering traditional 2-person rooms plus renovated suite-style buildings.
  • Scholarship halls are unique. The 50 residents per building help with hall duties such as cooking and cleaning then pay less for room and meals.
  • The Jayhawker Towers and Stouffer Place are apartments for non-traditional students, graduate students, and students with families.

Visit KU Student Housing at: www.housing.ku.edu or housing@ku.edu or call (785) 864-4560.

Naismith Hall

Private residential hall very close to the KU campus. To learn more visit www.livenaismith.com or call 1.800.888.4658 (inside U.S.) or 1.785.843.8559 (outside U.S.)

Apartments and Houses

When searching for off-campus housing, you may look for a studio, apartment or house.

Here's the typical range of monthly rent in Lawrence:
  • Studio Apartment: $310 - $450
  • One-Bedroom Apartment: $350-660
  • Two-Bedroom Apartment: $495-785

You may find information at these web sites:

Hotel Information

If you need temporary lodging once you arrive in Lawrence,
Here's a list of local hotels:

  • Roadway Inn: 2525 W. 6th Street. 1.785.841.8410
  • (This is the official hotel for the KU orientation program.)
  • The Oread: 1200 Oread Ave. 1.785.843.1200
  • (Closest hotel to campus)
  • Best Western: 2309 Iowa Street. 1.785.843.9100
  • (Second-closest hotel to campus)
  • Days Inn: 730 Iowa Street. 1.785.841.6500
  • (Third-closest hotel to campus)
  • Quality Inn: 801 Iowa Street. 1.785.842.5100
  • Hampton Inn: 2300 West 6th Street. 1.785.841.4994

Transportation Within Lawrence

KU on Wheels: The campus bus system that operates Monday through Friday each semester. A one-way ride is $1 (exact change required). There is no service on weekends or holidays. Visit their website for season prices and other services: www.kuonwheels.ku.edu

The "T": A Lawrence public bus system that also costs $1 per ride and is 50% off with your KU ID card. There is no "T" service on Sundays or holidays. Visit their website to see their routes and services: www.lawrencetransit.org


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