Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (14 Rentals)

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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 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 East End apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, KS

As of May 07, 2026 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 Three Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South 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
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.00
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01

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East End, Topeka, KS

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

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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 $705.

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

The cheapest apartment in East End is Capital Corner which is listed at $528, 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 15 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 $178 which is $1,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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