Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emporia, KS from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Village/Campus/College Apartments

901 Merchant St

Bluestem Apartments

Terra Park Apartments
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1125 Exchange St

622 Union St

831 Congress St

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Riverview Condominiums
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107 E 12th Ave

1315 Merchant St

612 Peyton St

428 S Union St

209 Congress St

8 S Constitution St

Crown Point Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1239 SW Garfield Ave
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Meadowlark Apartments

Southbrook Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

1324 SW 17th St
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2324 SW Briarwood Plaza

2928 SW Lydia Ave

208 Miami St
Emporia, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emporia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emporia Studio Apartments | $587 | $400 | $805 |
Emporia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $822 | $425 | $2,728 |
Emporia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $410 | $4,271 |
Emporia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $575 | $1,600 |
Emporia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $1,348 | $1,348 |
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Cheapest Available Emporia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Emporia, KS is a Studio unit found at Parkview priced from $400. Village/Campus/College Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkview | University 1x1 | Studio,2BA | $400 |
Village/Campus/College Apartments | Market Manor | 2BR,1BA | $410 |
Bluestem Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $538 |
811 State St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
Terra Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Terra Park | 1BR,1BA | $551 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $667 |
Four Seasons | 0X1-ER | Studio,1BA | $708 |
Brookfield Apartments & Townhomes | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, KS and Nearby
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emporia area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3BR Townhome Model at Capstone Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village starting at $1,075 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emporia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Capstone Townhomes | 3BR Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
Montara Village | 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
811 State St | 2x2L | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Riverview Condominiums | 2BR1B | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Bluestem Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Brookfield Apartments & Townhomes | 1BR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Parkview | University 1x1 | Studio ,2BA | $1.03 |
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Getting Around Emporia, KS
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emporia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emporia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emporia is at Parkview listed at $400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emporia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emporia Apartment is $450 at Village/Campus/College Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emporia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emporia is starting from $410 at Village/Campus/College Apartments.
What is the most affordable Emporia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Emporia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkview and starts from $950.
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