Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (27 Rentals)

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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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White Lakes Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

White Lakes Plaza

3733 SW Plaza DrTopeka, KS 66609

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Bristol Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

2130 SW Fillmore 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 Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $425. Bentley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Square apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$649
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Square, KS

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Square area is the $1.03 price per square foot Meduim Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,450. 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.
The Lofts at College HillMeduim Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Square, Topeka, KS

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Square Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Square is Bentley Place which is listed at $550, 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 3 regular apartments in Jefferson Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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