Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Shawnee Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (37 Rentals)

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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Library Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Library Park Apartments

1037 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66604
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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1239 SW Oakley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1239 SW Oakley Ave

1239 SW Oakley AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Washburn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Arms

1926 SW Washburn AveTopeka, KS 66604
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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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808 SW 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 SW 11th St

808 SW 11th StTopeka, KS 66612

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Bluewoods East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluewoods East

1702-1708 SW Webster AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Bristol Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

2130 SW Fillmore StTopeka, KS 66611
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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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Granada
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada

1414 SW 27th StTopeka, KS 66611
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Elmhurst Shawnee, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Shawnee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst Shawnee area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Capital Corner priced from $423. 1256 SW Fillmore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst Shawnee apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
1256 SW Fillmore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$495
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$615
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$634
808 SW 11th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669
Bristol RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst Shawnee, KS

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst Shawnee 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 Elmhurst Shawnee apartment is the One Bed Model at The Lofts at College Hill starting at $899 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst Shawnee 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 HillOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Bristol RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.22
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$1.20
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.27

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Elmhurst Shawnee, Topeka, KS

Ranked #9

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Shawnee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst Shawnee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst Shawnee is at Capital Corner listed at $423.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Shawnee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Shawnee Apartment is $495 at 1256 SW Fillmore St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Shawnee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst Shawnee is starting from $587 at Capital Corner.

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