Cheap Apartments for Rent in Effingham, KS from $400 (25 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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Southview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

110 S Pennsylvania AveHolton, KS 66436
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1000 Oak StValley Falls, KS 66088

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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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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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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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Pioneer Motive Power Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Motive Power Place

1001 NE Atchison AveTopeka, KS 66616
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College Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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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 Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood priced from $458. University Heights Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Effingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Effingham, KS and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Effingham area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3/2 Townhome Model at Lansing Heights Townhomes in the starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Effingham apartment is the 2Bedrooms 2Baths Model at Fontainebleau Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the College Hill 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.
Lansing Heights Townhomes3/2 Townhome3BR,2BA$1.02
Fontainebleau Apartments2Bedrooms 2Baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Chalet Apartments2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$0.99
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Stonleigh2BR/1.5BA Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Broadway LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.14
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.11

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Getting Around Effingham, KS

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Library Park Apartments listed at $458.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Effingham Apartment is $558 at Library Park Apartments.

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 $795 at University Heights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Creek and starts from $928.

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