Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS from $400 (64 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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$480 - $779
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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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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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

2107-2225 SW 29th TerTopeka, KS 66611
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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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Auburn Plains
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Plains

1200 Hanover RdAuburn, KS 66402
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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Washburn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Arms

1926 SW Washburn AveTopeka, KS 66604
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1239 SW Oakley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1239 SW Oakley Ave

1239 SW Oakley AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Wesparke Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesparke Village

3602 SW Wesparke LnTopeka, KS 66614
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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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Cheapest Available Shawnee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shawnee County, 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 $458. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Kensington Park ApartmentsCanterbury1BR,1BA$625
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee County area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Shawnee County apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village starting at $1,175 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$1.00
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 1033037 SW Lydia Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Willow Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
The Village at Old Town2bed1ba2BR,1BA$0.94
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shawnee County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shawnee County?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee County Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Shawnee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shawnee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Curtis Homes and starts from $850.

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