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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 Bentley Place in the South Topeka neighborhood priced from $375. Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $458. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$573

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee County, KS

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Summer Breeze Apartments in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,125. 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 Central 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.
Summer Breeze Apartments3 Bed3BR,2BA$0.87
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Capstone Townhomes3BR Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.81
Fontainebleau Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$0.91
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.71
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
808 SW 11th St, Unit 4808 SW 11th St1BR,1BA$0.93
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.97
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$0.85

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 $458 to $4,445. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee County ranging from $665 to $3,500.

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 $665 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,442.

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 $1,696, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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