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 to 1 Bedroom 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. Madison Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Downtown Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.31 price per square foot 301 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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 Lofts3012BR,1BA$1.31
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.21
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
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Topeka Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Topeka?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Topeka is at Capital Corner listed at $423.

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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