Cheap Apartments for Rent near Effingham, KS from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Maplewinds I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

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

Southview

110 S Pennsylvania AveHolton, KS 66436
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1601 NW Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 NW Central Ave

1601 NW Central AveTopeka, KS 66608
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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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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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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Ben Day
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Day

1100 3rd AveLeavenworth, KS 66048
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148 Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Park Lane

148 Park LnSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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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. The Village at Old Town in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Effingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$634
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$714
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Effingham, KS and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Effingham area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Buchanan County neighborhood starting from $1,039. The second greatest value Effingham apartment is the B9 - 2BD/2BA Model at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment starting at $911 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Buchanan County neighborhood. 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.
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.92
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentB9 - 2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes2x1.5 Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The Lofts at College HillOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
Brittany Village2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.14
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.22
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$1.20
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside and starts from $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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