Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (21 Rentals)

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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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Pioneer Motive Power Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Motive Power Place

1001 NE Atchison AveTopeka, KS 66616
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Curtis Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Homes

300 NW Grant StTopeka, KS 66608
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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

5Eleven Apartments

511 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66603
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Highland Park Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Townhomes

2301-2449 SE Bellview AveTopeka, KS 66605
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East End, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $425. The Village at Old Town has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
The Village at Old TownStudioStudio,1BA$495
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, KS

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Small Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
The Lofts at College HillSmall Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.76
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Meadowlark Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Shawnee Lake Apartments3613 SE 30th Terrace2BR,1BA$1.23
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Chartwell ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.19
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Topeka, KS

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $855.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?

The cheapest apartment in East End is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in East End costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $182 which is $1,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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