
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (43 Rentals)
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1239 SW Garfield Ave

1239 SW Garfield Ave

1239 SW Garfield Ave

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Crown Point Apartments

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Madison Street Apartments

Bentley Place

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Washburn South

Meadowlark Apartments

Paradise Plaza Apartments

Chartwell Apartments

The Lofts at College Hill

Mount Vernon Apartments

1500 SW Van Buren St

Harrison Street Apartments
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1430 SW Polk St

1620 SW College Ave

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1433-1435 SW Lincoln St

1114 SW Taylor St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Windchase Flats & Townhomes

Cherrywood Apartments

Library Park Apartments

1318 SW Buchanan St
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Glen Oak Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

Washburn North Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

College Villas

Washburn Arms

White Lakes Plaza

Pioneer Adams Townhomes
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The Kapital Apartments

Bristol Ridge

306 SE 35th Terrace

Granada

2116 SW Plass Ave

3401 SE Ohio Ave

Highland Park Townhomes
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512 SW 14th St

3112 SE Emerson St

Luttjohann House Apartments
Jefferson Square, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Square Studio Apartments | $604 | $480 | $695 |
| Jefferson Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $711 | $550 | $1,048 |
| Jefferson Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $871 | $625 | $1,682 |
| Jefferson Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $905 | $1,728 |
| Jefferson Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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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 Madison Street Apartments priced from $525. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Street Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Bentley Place | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $559 |
| University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $608 |
| Washburn Arms | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Chartwell Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Washburn South | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
| White Lakes Plaza | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| The Kapital Apartments | Junior 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $669 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Square, KS
As of April 29, 2026 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 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Granada starting at $825 with a $0.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Granada | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| White Lakes Plaza | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Madison Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Chartwell Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.04 |
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Bentley Place | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJefferson Square, Topeka, KS
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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $669.
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 5 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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