Cheap Apartments for Rent in Effingham, KS from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Mitchell Park Plaza
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$595 - $1,670
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$447 - $1,522
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$148

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$595 - $1,670
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Mitchell Park Plaza

1300 S 11th StSt. Joseph, MO 64503
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The Pines Apartments
$630 - $980
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$610 - $960
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$20

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$630 - $980
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The Pines Apartments

238 SW Gage BlvdTopeka, KS 66606
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Milestone Studios
$745 - $775
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$595 - $625
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$150

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$745 - $775
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Milestone Studios

332 SW Topeka BlvdTopeka, KS 66603
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Brandywine
$795 - $900
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$730 - $835
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$65

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$795 - $900
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28

Brandywine

1013 2nd StPlatte City, MO 64079
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Maplewinds I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

403 Iowa StHiawatha, KS 66434
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Southview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

110 S Pennsylvania AveHolton, KS 66436
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Library Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Library Park Apartments

1037 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1000 Oak StValley Falls, KS 66088

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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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CityView Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CityView Lofts

201 S 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Effingham, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Effingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Effingham, KS is a Studio unit found at Capital Corner in the East Topeka neighborhood priced from $423. Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Effingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$455
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard Studio (Pet-Free)Studio,1BA$595
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Effingham, KS and Nearby

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Effingham area is the $1.03 price per square foot Meduim Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Effingham apartment is the 2/2 Townhome Model at Lansing Heights Townhomes starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Effingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at College HillMeduim Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Lansing Heights Townhomes2/2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.14
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Chalet ApartmentsLg. 1 Bdrm-8651BR,1BA$1.04
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Harrison Street ApartmentsComfortable 2-Bedroom Apartment! Join our Waitl...2BR,1BA$1.11
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Effingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Effingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Effingham is at Capital Corner listed at $423.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Effingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Effingham Apartment is $528 at Capital Corner.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Effingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Effingham is starting from $587 at Capital Corner.

What is the most affordable Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $995.

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