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Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $305 to $4,697 with an overall median price of $809. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town at $662, Downtown at $714, and Downtown Topeka at $714. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town$662$4239
Downtown$714$42320
Downtown Topeka$714$42320
East Topeka North$714$42317
East Topeka South$714$42322
East Topeka$729$42325
Holliday Park$729$30528
Kenwood$729$30532
Central Highland Park$745$42347
East End$745$30558

Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
1256 SW Fillmore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$495
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Topeka 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 Topeka apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village starting at $1,175 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$1.00
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 1033037 SW Lydia Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
2703 SE Indiana Ave, Unit #32703 SE Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
1307 SW Mulvane St, Unit A1307 SW Mulvane St1BR,1BA$0.35
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.88
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka

What type of rentals are currently available in Topeka?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS with pricing that ranges from $305 to $4,697. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Topeka ranging from $700 to $3,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Topeka?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Topeka ranges from $700 to $3,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,504.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Topeka?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Topeka range from $905 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.