
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS from $300 (53 Rentals)
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The Village at Old Town

Chartwell Apartments

Crown Point Apartments

1614 SW College Ave

1527 SW Mulvane St

University Heights Apartments

Prospect Hills Apartments

1601 NW Central Ave
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Raintree Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

Kensington Park Apartments

The Pines Apartments

Huntley Ridge

1256 SW Fillmore St

The Lofts at College Hill

Mount Vernon Apartments

3340 SW Brendan Ave
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Summer Breeze Apartments

1430 SW Polk St

Southbrook Apartments

Willow Run Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Topeka Studio Apartments | $814 | $458 | $1,683 |
Cheap Topeka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $550 | $2,030 |
Cheap Topeka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $630 | $3,260 |
Cheap Topeka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $905 | $1,805 |
Cheap Topeka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,275 | $1,400 |
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS
Pricing Updated: 10/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $458 to $3,260 with an overall median price of $1,309. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Southeast 3 at $528, East Topeka South at $495, and Downtown at $495. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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South Southeast 3 | $965 | $528 | 23 |
East Topeka South | $1,010 | $495 | 13 |
Downtown | $1,025 | $495 | 11 |
Downtown Topeka | $1,025 | $495 | 11 |
North Topeka East | $1,025 | $495 | 11 |
Old Town | $1,025 | $458 | 9 |
East Topeka | $1,045 | $495 | 13 |
South Southeast 1 | $1,130 | $528 | 31 |
West Southwest 3 | $1,237 | $528 | 65 |
East Topeka North | $1,250 | $525 | 9 |
Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Topeka, 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 $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $375 |
Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
The Village at Old Town | Studio | Studio,1BA | $495 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Prospect Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $573 |
1601 NW Central Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $608 |
Washburn Arms | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
The Pines Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS
As of October 11, 2025 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 2Bedrooms 2Baths Model at Fontainebleau Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Fontainebleau Apartments | 2Bedrooms 2Baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Montara Village | 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Chalet Apartments | Two Bedroom - 1160 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Crown Point Apartments | Sierra Vista - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Curtis Homes | Curtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
Granada | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Chartwell Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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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.
Topeka, KSPopulation: 125,904
Ranked #221
in US Census Population by City
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Getting Around Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Topeka Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Topeka?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Topeka is under $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Topeka?
The cheapest apartment in Topeka is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in Topeka costs $1,309.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Topeka?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 54 regular apartments in Topeka that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Topeka?
Cheap apartments in Topeka have an average cost of $293 which is $1,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Topeka.
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