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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 $458. Raintree Apartments in the South Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $539. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
Raintree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$539
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BA WITH DECORATIVE FIREPLACE AND BALCONY Model at Oakbrook Terrace Apartments in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Shawnee County apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,150 with a $0.93 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.
Oakbrook Terrace Apartments3 BED 2 BA WITH DECORATIVE FIREPLACE AND BALCONY3BR,2BA$0.95
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Capstone Townhomes3BR Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.81
Fontainebleau Apartments2Bedrooms 2Baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$0.91
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.71
Summer Breeze Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$0.92
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee County?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS with pricing that ranges from $458 to $4,003. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee County ranging from $399 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shawnee County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shawnee County ranges from $399 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,249.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shawnee County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shawnee County range from $905 to $1,766, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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