Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Capital Corner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Corner

800-820 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612

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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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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 on Polk Apartments

1205 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Chartwell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell

827 SW TylerTopeka, 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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Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

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 Bentley Place priced from $375. Milestone Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$650
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.40 price per square foot 301 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the 1-bedrooms Model at Harrison Street Apartments starting at $650 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South 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$1.40
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.11
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.49
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.85
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS

Ranked #20

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $650 at Harrison Street Apartments.

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 $699 at Bentley Place.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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