
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Hill area of Topeka.


The Village at Old Town

Chartwell Apartments

1527 SW Mulvane St

University Heights Apartments

The Pines Apartments

Huntley Ridge
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Raintree Apartments

The Lofts at College Hill

1430 SW Polk St

Mount Vernon Apartments

Harrison Street Apartments

Summer Breeze Apartments
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College Hill, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Studio Apartments | $611 | $458 | $750 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $770 | $550 | $1,020 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $675 | $2,450 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $905 | $1,553 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $425. Chartwell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| Chartwell Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $573 |
| The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Washburn Arms | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| The Pines Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| The Kapital Apartments | Junior 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
| Harrison Street Apartments | 1-bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, KS
As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill 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 College Hill 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 College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2Bedrooms 2Baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Chalet Apartments | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Granada | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Bluewoods East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Chartwell Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes | The Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Summer Breeze Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, Topeka, KS
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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas and customized analysis for Central Topeka, KS. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 1 regular apartments in College Hill 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 College Hill?
Cheap apartments in College Hill have an average cost of $193 which is $1,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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