Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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$559 - $779
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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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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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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808 SW 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

808 SW 11th St

808 SW 11th StTopeka, KS 66612
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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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Bristol Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

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

Granada

1414 SW 27th StTopeka, KS 66611
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Highland Park Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Townhomes

2301-2449 SE Bellview AveTopeka, KS 66605
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1256 SW Fillmore St priced from $495. College Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Square apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1256 SW Fillmore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$495
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$634
808 SW 11th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$685
Bristol RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Harrison Street Apartments1-bedrooms1BR,1BA$714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Square, KS

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Square area is the $0.68 price per square foot Cottonwood Model at Windchase Flats & Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,528. The second greatest value Jefferson Square 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 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.
Windchase Flats & TownhomesCottonwood3BR,2BA$0.68
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
2703 SE Indiana Ave, Unit #32703 SE Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Lofts at College HillOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Bristol RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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Jefferson Square, Topeka, KS

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson Square is at Chartwell Apartments listed at $634.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Square Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson Square is starting from $699 at College Villas.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $995.

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