Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (18 Rentals)

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The Kapital
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Kapital

1306 SW Harrison 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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Bristol Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

2130 SW Fillmore StTopeka, KS 66611
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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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Mission Towers
Studio Apartments

Mission Towers

2929 SE Minnesota AveTopeka, KS 66605
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Eden Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Court

817 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Chartwell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell

827 SW TylerTopeka, KS 66612
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East Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East 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 East Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$650
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$668
Bristol RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Topeka, KS

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Topeka area is the $1.00 price per square foot 311 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts in the in the East Topeka neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value East Topeka apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $914 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kansas Avenue Lofts3112BR,1BA$1.00
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Bristol RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Shawnee Lake Apartments3613 SE 30th Terrace1BR,1BA$1.26
808 SW 11th St, Unit 4808 SW 11th St1BR,1BA$0.93
Harrison Street ApartmentsPremium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Topeka, Topeka, KS

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Topeka Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Topeka Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Topeka is Harrison Street Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in East Topeka costs $1,038.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Topeka?

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 3 regular apartments in East Topeka 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 Topeka?

Cheap apartments in East Topeka have an average cost of $304 which is $734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Topeka.

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