Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Auburndale Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (24 Rentals)

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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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1601 NW Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 NW Central Ave

1601 NW Central AveTopeka, KS 66608
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Capital Corner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Corner

800-820 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Coronado 2
Studio Apartments

Coronado 2

416 SW 4th StTopeka, KS 66603

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College Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Curtis Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Homes

300 NW Grant StTopeka, KS 66608

Greater Auburndale, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Auburndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Auburndale area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $458. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable Greater Auburndale apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$650
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Auburndale, KS

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Auburndale area is the $0.71 price per square foot Curtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at Curtis Homes in the in the North Topeka East neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Greater Auburndale apartment is the 411 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts starting at $1,250 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Auburndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.71
Kansas Avenue Lofts4112BR,1BA$1.28
Fontainebleau Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Chalet Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.06
The Lofts at College HillOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
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$1.49
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Auburndale, Topeka, KS

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Greater Auburndale Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Auburndale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Auburndale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Auburndale is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Auburndale?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Auburndale?

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 1 regular apartments in Greater Auburndale 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 Greater Auburndale?

Cheap apartments in Greater Auburndale have an average cost of $356 which is $1,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Auburndale.

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