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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Capital Corner
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Corner

800-820 SW Polk 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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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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Auburn Plains
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Plains

1200 Hanover RdAuburn, KS 66402
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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 Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood priced from $425. Madison Street Apartments in the East Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of December 25, 2025 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
Whitehall Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.99
Brookfield Village ApartmentsAtwood2BR,1BA$0.95
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$0.81
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
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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 Library Park Apartments listed at $425.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee County Apartment is $558 at Library Park Apartments.

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 $650 at Washburn Arms.

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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