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1239 SW Garfield Ave

1239 SW Garfield Ave

613 SW Lincoln St

1324 SW 17th St
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2928 SW Lydia Ave

518 NE Grattan St

500 SE 35th St

3416 SE Bryant St

2037 SW Fillmore St

1418 SE Branner St

1025 SW Clay St
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1009 SW Fillmore St, Unit 1

1176 SW Plass Ave

2430 SE Virginia Ave

2325 SW Winterwood Ln

2405 SW High Ave

712 SW 16th St
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Topeka 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,104 | $825 | $1,750 |
Topeka 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,416 | $850 | $2,500 |
Topeka 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,348 | $1,500 | $3,500 |
Topeka 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS
Pricing Updated: 06/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $458 to $4,627 with an overall median price of $1,362. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Topeka at $543, South Southeast 1 at $500, and Topeka Airport Forbes Field at $528. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Topeka | $1,038 | $543 | 18 |
South Southeast 1 | $1,185 | $500 | 52 |
Topeka Airport Forbes Field | $1,185 | $528 | 34 |
Southwest Topeka | $1,205 | $600 | 23 |
West Southwest 3 | $1,220 | $528 | 53 |
Ellenwand | $1,237 | $565 | 49 |
Central Highland Park | $1,400 | $458 | 31 |
Central Park | $1,400 | $458 | 67 |
Central Topeka | $1,400 | $458 | 46 |
Chesney Park | $1,400 | $458 | 72 |
Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Bentley Place in the South Topeka neighborhood priced from $375. Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $518. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $375 |
Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $518 |
The Village at Old Town | Studio | Studio,1BA | $543 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Prospect Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Topeka area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Summer Breeze Apartments in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Topeka apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,150 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summer Breeze Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Capstone Townhomes | 3BR Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
Fontainebleau | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Montara Village | 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Curtis Homes | Curtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
Washburn South | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
808 SW 11th St, Unit 4 | 808 SW 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Raintree Apartments | 1 Bedroom West | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Topeka?
There are currently 224 Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS with pricing that ranges from $458 to $4,627. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Topeka ranging from $665 to $3,500.
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 $665 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,464.
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 $1,688, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.
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