Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (20 Rentals)

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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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727 SW Polk St
Studio Apartments

727 SW Polk St

727 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66603
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919 SW Tyler St
Studio Apartments

919 SW Tyler St

919 SW Tyler 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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49 on Polk Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 on Polk Apartments

1205 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Polk Plaza
Studio Apartments

Polk Plaza

1312 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Eden Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Court

817 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Cheapest Available Downtown Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Capital Corner priced from $423. Bentley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.43 price per square foot 407 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Madison Street Apartments starting at $625 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the East Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kansas Avenue Lofts4072BR,2BA$1.43
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.27
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Topeka Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment is $528 at Capital Corner.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Topeka is starting from $587 at Capital Corner.

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