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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. 1256 SW Fillmore St in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
1256 SW Fillmore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$495
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
308 Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of August 08, 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 3037 SW Lydia Ave Model at 3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 103 starting at $975 with a $0.98 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
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 1033037 SW Lydia Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
2703 SE Indiana Ave, Unit #32703 SE Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
1307 SW Mulvane St, Unit A1307 SW Mulvane St1BR,1BA$0.35
Kensington Park ApartmentsManchester2BR,1BA$0.97
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.88
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
308 Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee County?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS with pricing that ranges from $305 to $4,706. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee County ranging from $700 to $3,195.

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 $700 to $3,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,506.

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 $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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