Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS from $453 (61 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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$559 - $779

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Total Monthly Price$559 - $779
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

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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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
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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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808 SW 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 SW 11th St

808 SW 11th StTopeka, KS 66612
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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 $453. 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$453
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$458
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$565
308 Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$575
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR, 1BA$615
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio, 1BA$630
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$634
Raintree ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$649
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio, 1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee County area is the $0.85 price per square foot The Cedar Model at Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Shawnee County apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes in the South Topeka neighborhood starting at $1,150 with a $0.93 price per square foot. 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.
Misty Glen Apartments and TownhomesThe Cedar2BR, 1.5BA$0.85
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR, 2BA$0.93
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR, 1BA$1.00
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$0.92
Meadowlark Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodeled2BR, 1.5BA$0.81
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$0.88
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$0.91
Glen Oak Apartments2BR2BR, 1BA$0.90
Polkview Apartments2-bedroom on 1st Floor2BR, 1BA$0.99
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 $453.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee County Apartment is $550 at Bentley Place.

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 $625 at Bentley Place.

What is the most affordable Shawnee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shawnee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $995.

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