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Crown Point Apartments
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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2703 SE Indiana Ave, Unit #3
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 26

2703 SE Indiana Ave, Unit #3

2703 SE Indiana AveTopeka, KS 66605
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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: 07/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $530 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $1,584. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown at $975, Downtown Topeka at $975, and East Topeka North at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$1,300$9755
Downtown Topeka$1,300$9757
East Topeka North$1,300$9258
East Topeka South$1,300$97510
North Topeka East$1,300$53010
North Topeka West$1,300$53011
West Meade$1,300$9755
Central Highland Park$1,375$59519
Likins Foster$1,375$1,0952
South Southeast 1$1,387$59519

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. Bentley Place in the South Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
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$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of July 11, 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
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 1033037 SW Lydia Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.00
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 $528 at Capital Corner.

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 Curtis Homes and starts from $850.

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