Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.32 price per square foot 302 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the ONE BEDROOM Model at Bentley Place starting at $550 with a $1.00 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 Lofts3022BR,1BA$1.32
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.27
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.85
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Topeka

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Topeka?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS with pricing that ranges from $423 to $1,400. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Topeka ranging from $1,100 to $1,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Topeka?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Topeka ranges from $1,100 to $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,203.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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