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401 Constitution St

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Cheapest Available Emporia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emporia, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview priced from $400. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$400
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$425
Bluestem ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$538
811 State St2x2S1BR,1BA$540
Terra Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Terra Park1BR,1BA$551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, KS and Nearby

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emporia area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village in the in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the Cypress Model at Windchase Flats & Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emporia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$1.00
Windchase Flats & TownhomesCypress2BR,2BA$1.05
Riverview Condominiums2BR1B2BR,1BA$0.86
811 State St2x2M2BR,2BA$0.88
Bluestem ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Brookfield Apartments & Townhomes1BR1BR,1.5BA$1.05
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.06
Parkview1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

What type of rentals are currently available in Emporia?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Emporia, KS with pricing that ranges from $400 to $4,247. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emporia ranging from $600 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emporia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emporia ranges from $600 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,329.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emporia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emporia range from $782 to $2,076, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,348.

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