
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $675 (8 Rentals)


University Heights Apartments
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Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Topeka Studio Apartments | $585 | $458 | $675 |
Downtown Topeka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $733 | $558 | $1,293 |
Downtown Topeka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $675 | $1,500 |
Downtown Topeka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $914 | $1,293 |
Downtown Topeka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Topeka Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Topeka?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Topeka is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Topeka?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Topeka is University Heights Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Topeka costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Topeka that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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