Cheap Apartments for Rent in Topeka, IL from $500 (39 Rentals)

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1001 Veerman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Veerman St

1001 Veerman StPekin, IL 61554
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2604 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2604 Pine St

2604 Pine StPekin, IL 61554
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1107 Pekin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1107 Pekin Ave

1107 Pekin AveCreve Coeur, IL 61610

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301 N Carole Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 N Carole Ave

301 N Carole AveHanna City, IL 61536

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Cityscape Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cityscape Apartments

601 W Romeo B Garrett AvePeoria, IL 61605
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Topeka, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Topeka, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. 8710 W Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
8710 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Willow Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$790
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Marquette PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, IL and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Topeka area is the $1.16 price per square foot Farmstead Model at Haymeadow Apartments in the in the Windchime neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Topeka apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Willow Oaks Apartments starting at $725 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haymeadow ApartmentsFarmstead2BR,1BA$1.16
Willow Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Elm Haven PlaceUP TO $2250 OFF rent OR 2 FREE months rent YOU ...1BR,1BA$1.28
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$1.36
Williamsburg TownhousesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Getting Around Topeka, IL

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Topeka Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Topeka?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Topeka is at 8710 W Main St listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Topeka Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Topeka Apartment is $600 at Linn St Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Topeka Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Topeka is starting from $745 at Williamsburg Townhouses.

What is the most affordable Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS and starts from $1,150.

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