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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 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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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 01/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $375 to $3,607 with an overall median price of $1,312. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Southeast 3 at $528, East Topeka South at $375, and Downtown at $375. 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$52817
East Topeka South$1,010$37520
Downtown$1,025$37519
Downtown Topeka$1,025$37518
North Topeka East$1,025$42320
Old Town$1,025$42313
East Topeka$1,095$37520
South Southeast 1$1,135$52828
West Southwest 3$1,245$52868
East Topeka North$1,250$42315

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of January 10, 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 2X2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Fontainebleau Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.88
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
808 SW 11th St, Unit 4808 SW 11th St1BR,1BA$0.93
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $625.

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 $1,312.

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 124 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 $283 which is $1,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Topeka.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!