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Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Library Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Library Park Apartments

1037 SW Garfield 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $423 to $4,348 with an overall median price of $1,310. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Southeast 3 at $480, East Topeka North at $423, and East Topeka at $423. 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$905$48040
East Topeka North$995$42312
East Topeka$1,010$42327
East Topeka South$1,010$42324
Downtown$1,025$42315
Downtown Topeka$1,025$42315
North Topeka East$1,025$42312
Old Town$1,025$4237
South Southeast 1$1,135$48055
North Topeka West$1,250$7452

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. Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $458. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$500
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$559
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of May 27, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Willow Run Apartments starting at $915 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West Southwest 3 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
Willow Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
The Village at Old Town2bed1ba2BR,1BA$0.94
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.97

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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 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 $608.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Topeka?

The cheapest apartment in Topeka is Capital Corner which is listed at $528, while the average apartment in Topeka costs $1,310.

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 326 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 $239 which is $1,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Topeka.

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