Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS from $400 (72 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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Cherrywood Apartments
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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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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. 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
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$559
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of May 10, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at El Dorado Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Topeka 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
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
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
The Village at Old Town2bed1ba2BR,1BA$0.94
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
3624 29th SW Ter, Unit 163624 29th SW Ter2BR,1BA$0.93
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 Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $995.

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