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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
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Library Park Apartments

1037 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 08/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $423 to $5,981 with an overall median price of $811. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town at $662, Downtown at $714, and Downtown Topeka at $714. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town$662$4239
Downtown$714$42324
Downtown Topeka$714$42324
East Topeka South$714$42326
Central Highland Park$715$42352
East Topeka$715$42327
East Topeka North$715$42321
Holliday Park$715$42331
Kenwood$715$42335
Oakland$715$42329

Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Topeka, 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 Topeka 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
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$634
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Topeka 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 Topeka apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village starting at $1,175 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood. 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.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$1.00
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
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
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00

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Topeka Overview

Topeka, KS is the state capital. As such, there is always something interesting going on here, and with a population of just over 127,000, you get the best of a small community and large city living that includes fine dining and many shopping outlets.

Why live in Topeka, KS?

One of the best reasons to live in Topeka is the people. In fact, it was because of them that Topeka was voted 9th best small community by Gallup in 2012. Also, the cost of living here is less than the national average, and there is a huge farmer's market to enjoy every summer. In addition, there is a great art's community and lots of public art, and over 100 parks to enjoy. Not to mention there are four major trails in town that include twenty miles of bike trails as well.

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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 Capital Corner listed at $423.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Topeka Apartment is $495 at 1256 SW Fillmore St.

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 $587 at Capital Corner.

What is the most affordable Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $995.

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