Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS from $400 (69 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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$528 - $797
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$513 - $782
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$15
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$528 - $797
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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The Pines Apartments
$630 - $980
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$610 - $960
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$20
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$630 - $980
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The Pines Apartments

238 SW Gage BlvdTopeka, KS 66606
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Huntley Ridge
$650 - $1,450
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$555 - $1,355
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$95
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$650 - $1,450
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Huntley Ridge

2908 SW 31st CtTopeka, KS 66614
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Milestone Studios
$745 - $775
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$595 - $625
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$150
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$745 - $775
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Milestone Studios

332 SW Topeka BlvdTopeka, KS 66603
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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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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western 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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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 $455. 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$455
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$573
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580
Raintree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$583
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of March 26, 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
Willow Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
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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