Liberal Apartments and Rentals

Liberal, Kan., home to an estimated 20,200 residents, is located in Seward County, just two miles from the Oklahoma state line. Since 2000, Liberal has experienced a population increase of about 4 percent. Known as an "Ozsome" place to live and work due to the Dorothy House & Land of Oz Historical Society, residents boast a short commute of just 15 minutes, which is about four minutes faster than the Kansas state average. The cost of living in Liberal is approximately 80 percent when compared nationally, which is 20 percent lower than the  average. When searching for Liberal apartments for rent, you'll be happy to move into a friendly community surrounded by a booming economy.

Liberal boasts a low unemployment rate of 4 percent, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 6 percent. Contributing to the local economy are beef and pork processing and production, education, retail, medical, government, trucking, agribusiness, road construction, and oil, gas and ethanol fuel production, according to the Liberal Chamber of Commerce. Some of the top employers in the surrounding counties are National Beef, USD 480, Seward County Community College and Southwest Medical Center.

Seward County Community College is located in Liberal, should any residents wish to attend school. Approximately 2,700 students are enrolled there and prepare students to enter a fulfilling career after graduating. There are also several athletic teams, including basketball, tennis, baseball, volleyball and softball. Liberal rentals are sure to be located among opportunities for employment and an education.

Liberal is the official hometown of Dorothy and the Land of Oz! There are always plenty of things to do. Because Liberal is known as the "Pancake Hub of the Universe," there is also an International Pancake Race Day that has been an event for over 60 years. This is a competition in which women run down the streets of Liberal flipping pancakes.

Also located in Liberal is the Adventure Bay Water Park and provides residents with an opportunity to spend the day with family and friends while splashing around in the pool or on water rides.

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