Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (27 Rentals)

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1529 SW Polk St

TopekaKS66612
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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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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5Eleven Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

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511 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66603
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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 $453. 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$453
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$550
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR, 1BA$615
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$634
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio, 1BA$669
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR, 1BA$699
Polkview Apartments2-bedroom on 1st Floor2BR, 1BA$711
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio, 1BA$745
Kansas Avenue Lofts4102BR, 1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.33 price per square foot 410 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,265. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the 2-bedroom on 1st Floor Model at Polkview Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting at $711 with a $0.99 price per square foot. 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 Lofts4102BR, 1BA$1.33
Polkview Apartments2-bedroom on 1st Floor2BR, 1BA$0.99
Harrison Street ApartmentsPremium 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.24
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1.00
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.08
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR, 1BA$1.27
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.41
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio, 1BA$1.90
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio, 1BA$2.29

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 $453.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment is $550 at Bentley Place.

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 $625 at Bentley Place.

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