Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS from $300 (67 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

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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308 Chestnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Chestnut St

308 Chestnut StSilver Lake, KS 66539
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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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1239 SW Oakley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1239 SW Oakley Ave

1239 SW Oakley AveTopeka, KS 66604

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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. 1256 SW Fillmore St in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
1256 SW Fillmore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$495
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
308 Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$575
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of August 08, 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
1307 SW Mulvane St, Unit A1307 SW Mulvane St1BR,1BA$0.35
Kensington Park ApartmentsManchester2BR,1BA$0.97
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.88
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
308 Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.96

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 $495 at 1256 SW Fillmore St.

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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