Cheap Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS from $300 (51 Rentals)

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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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1601 NW Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 NW Central Ave

1601 NW Central AveTopeka, KS 66608
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Capital Corner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Corner

800-820 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western AveTopeka, KS 66604
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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

2107-2225 SW 29th TerTopeka, KS 66611
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Pioneer Motive Power Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Motive Power Place

1001 NE Atchison AveTopeka, KS 66616
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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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Washburn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Arms

1926 SW Washburn AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Wesparke Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesparke Village

3602 SW Wesparke LnTopeka, KS 66614
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College Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Curtis Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Homes

300 NW Grant StTopeka, KS 66608
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315 SW 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SW 4th St

315 SW 4th StTopeka, KS 66603
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Fairlawn Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Flats

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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Camelot Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Village

5307 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
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5Eleven Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

5Eleven Apartments

511 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66603
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Highland Park Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Townhomes

2301-2449 SE Bellview AveTopeka, KS 66605
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $458 to $3,524 with an overall median price of $1,326. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Southeast 3 at $528, East Topeka South at $595, and Downtown at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Southeast 3$971$52818
East Topeka South$995$59515
Downtown$1,042$59514
East Topeka$1,042$59512
Old Town$1,042$45811
Downtown Topeka$1,090$59511
North Topeka East$1,090$5959
South Southeast 1$1,150$52839
Topeka Airport Forbes Field$1,155$52836
West Southwest 3$1,195$52864

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. Prospect Hills Apartments in the West Southwest 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$573
The Village at Old TownStudioStudio,1BA$595
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
Raintree Apartments1 Bedroom East1BR,1BA$620
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of August 26, 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 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village starting at $1,075 with a $0.91 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$0.91
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.71
3407 SW Gage Blvd, Unit B3407 SW Gage Blvd2BR,1BA$0.99
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
College Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.78
Washburn SouthThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Bristol RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.98

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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, KS
Population: 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

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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 $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Topeka?

The cheapest apartment in Topeka is Washburn South which is listed at $573, while the average apartment in Topeka costs $1,326.

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 40 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 $268 which is $1,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Topeka.

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