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    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments

    5121 Congressional Cir, Lawrence, KS 66049

    • Special offer! Up to $500 off your 1st month's rent on select apartment homes. Application must be received by 9/18/2025. Offer valid with a 12 month lease.

      Call for additional offerings. *Pricing and availability are subject to change.
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Detached garage
    Air conditioning (central)

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $925-1,055
    640 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 3 avail. Sep 20-Oct 9

    Price: $925Available: Available Oct 9 2025Unit: Unit B208
    Price: $925Available: Available Sep 20 2025Unit: Unit D-201
    Price: $925Available: Available NowUnit: Unit G208
    Price: $1,055Available: Available Sep 22 2025Unit: Unit E108
    2 bd, 1 ba
    $1,122
    805 sqft

    1 unit available Oct 7

    What's special

    Clubhouse
    Get the party started
    This building features a clubhouse. Only 14% of buildings in Lawrence have this amenity.
    Generous storage space
    Welcome to Prairie Commons Apartments! We offer inviting one and two bedroom apartments for you to call home. For your comfort, every apartment is equipped with spacious living areas, generous storage space, and a private patio/balcony!We know you'll love our many great amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness room, and library. Meet your neighbors at our many organized resident activities, such as card game nights, craft groups, visits from the public library "bookmobile", KU basketball watching parties, and much more! For your convenience, we proudly offer an on-site laundry facility, off-street parking, elevator access, and controlled entry. Want to find the right floorplan for you? Take a walkthrough video tour now and contact our friendly leasing staff to set up a personal tour today!

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 5 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Club House: Community Clubhouse
    • Fitness Center
    • Library: Lawrence Public Library Bookmobile
    Other
    • Hookups: Full-Size Washer and Dryer Connections
    Outdoor common areas
    • Gazebo
    • Picnic Area: Picnic Area with BBQ Grills
    Security
    • Gated Entry
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator: Elevator Access
    • On-Site Management

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Washer/Dryer Hookups: Full-Size Washer and Dryer Connections
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning: Central Air
    Other
    • Fireplace: Decorative Fireplace In Select Units
    • Patio Balcony: Private Patio/Balcony In Select Units

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
    Pets
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • $150 pet deposit
    • $150 one time fee
    • $25 monthly pet fee
    • Maximum 2 Pets Allowed Per Apartment Home Restrictions: We do not allow aggressive breeds in our communities. This list includes, but is not limited to: Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • $150 pet deposit
    • $150 one time fee
    • $25 monthly pet fee
    • Restrictions: None

    Special Features

    • 1 & 2-bedroom Floorplans
    • 24-hour Emergency Maintenance
    • 55+ Independent Senior Living
    • Beautiful Landscaping
    • Fully-equipped Kitchens
    • General Open Surface Parking
    • Pet Friendly
    • Resident Activities
    • Showers In Select Units
    • Walk-in Shower In Select Units

    Neighborhood: 66049

    West Lawrence blends upscale subdivisions with trails and shopping, while still maintaining the city’s cultural, progressive vibe. Rentals usually fall between $1,100 and $1,700.

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    Travel times

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    		Distance
    City Wine Market0.4 mi
    Sprouts Farmers Market0.5 mi
    Dillons0.5 mi
    Alvin's Wines & Spirits1 mi
    Roy's Wines & Spirits0.3 mi
    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has 5 grocery stores within a 1 mile distance.

    Shopping

    		Distance
    Pawsh Wash1 mi
    PetSmart0.4 mi
    Casey's General Store1 mi
    CVS Pharmacy0.4 mi
    AT&T Store0.3 mi
    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    		Distance
    Sports Pavilion Lawrence1 mi
    Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center0.6 mi
    Lawrence Free State Baseball Field0.6 mi
    Dance Gallery0.5 mi
    Lawrence Nature Park1 mi
    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 1 mile distance.

    Fitness

    		Distance
    Dance Gallery0.5 mi
    RydeBarre1 mi
    A Gym0.4 mi
    Orangetheory Fitness0.3 mi
    DeVictor Park Nature Trail0.5 mi
    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    64 / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    66 / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Lawrence

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments?

    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has a walk score of 64, it's somewhat walkable.

    What schools are assigned to Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments include Langston Hughes Elementary School, Lawrence Southwest Middle School, and Lawrence Free State High School.

    Does Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments have in-unit laundry?

    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments has washer/dryer hookups available.

    What neighborhood is Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments in?

    Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments is in the 66049 neighborhood in Lawrence, KS.

    What are Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments's policies on pets?

    To have a dog at Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments there is a required deposit of $150. This building has a one time fee of $150 and monthly fee of $25 for dogs. To have a cat at Prairie Commons - 55+ Senior Apartments there is a required deposit of $150. This building has a one time fee of $150 and monthly fee of $25 for cats.

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Lawrence, KS is $1,495.

    Average rent

    $1,495

    Month-over-month

    $0

    Year-over-year

    +$39

    Available rentals

    148

    Lawrence, KS Rental Market Data
    This is an income restricted propertyThis property offers housing at affordable prices. Renters or households must meet income requirements, and the property manager may have additional eligibility criteria.