
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Topeka South Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Topeka South area of Topeka.


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Madison Street Apartments

Bentley Place

Paradise Plaza Apartments

The Village at Old Town

Chartwell Apartments

1500 SW Van Buren St
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Harrison Street Apartments

1430 SW Polk St

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Milestone Studios

1114 SW Taylor St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2635 SE Virginia Ave

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Glen Oak Apartments
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The Kapital Apartments

105 SW Buchanan St

Bristol Ridge

315 SW 4th St
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5Eleven Apartments

502 NE Freeman Ave
East Topeka South, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Topeka South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Topeka South Studio Apartments | $607 | $423 | $745 |
| East Topeka South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $678 | $528 | $950 |
| East Topeka South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $587 | $1,400 |
| East Topeka South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $995 | $1,040 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Topeka South Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available East Topeka South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Topeka South 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 Topeka South apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Corner | Studio | Studio,1BA | $423 |
| Madison Street Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Bentley Place | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Chartwell Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Topeka South, KS
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Topeka South area is the $1.31 price per square foot 301 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Topeka South 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 Topeka South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Avenue Lofts | 301 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Paradise Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Madison Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Chartwell Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bristol Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Harrison Street Apartments | 1-bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Bentley Place | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Capital Corner | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Kapital Apartments | Junior 1-Bed | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Topeka South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Topeka South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Topeka South is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Topeka South?
The cheapest apartment in East Topeka South is Capital Corner which is listed at $528, while the average apartment in East Topeka South costs $1,010.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Topeka South?
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 5 regular apartments in East Topeka South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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