University of Kansas: What should a parent verify before treating a Lawrence advertised rent as the household's full housing cost?

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University guidance captured October 16, 2026. Confirm current policies, eligibility, schedules and property-specific terms with the linked source. No property-specific amount or utility inclusion is established.

KU International Support Services advises asking which utilities are included, expected gas/electricity costs, security deposit, parking and on-site laundry. The guide warns that utilities are often excluded and apartments are often unfurnished.