Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (32 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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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western 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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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

2107-2225 SW 29th TerTopeka, KS 66611
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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, 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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Bristol Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

2130 SW Fillmore StTopeka, KS 66611
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Jefferson Square, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Square area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $425. Madison Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Square apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$649
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
Mount Vernon Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$693
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Square, KS

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Square 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 Jefferson Square apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Square, Topeka, KS

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Jefferson Square Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Square is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Square?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Square?

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 4 regular apartments in Jefferson Square 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 Jefferson Square?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson Square have an average cost of $165 which is $1,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Square.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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