
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Square Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (30 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Jefferson Square area of Topeka.


Crown Point Apartments

1334 SW Fillmore

2600 SW Clay St

University Heights Apartments

1614 SW College Ave

1254 SW Clay St

Meadowlark Apartments

Harrison Street Apartments
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1324 SW 17th St

1500 SW Van Buren St

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Mount Vernon Apartments

1118 SW Western Ave

1329 SW Fillmore St
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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 |
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Jefferson Square Studio Apartments | $565 | $458 | $675 |
Jefferson Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $658 | $495 | $1,293 |
Jefferson Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $857 | $695 | $1,622 |
Jefferson Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $905 | $1,293 |
Jefferson Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 30 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 Library Park Apartments priced from $458. University Heights 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $458 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $552 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $578 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $638 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $673 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
White Lakes Plaza | Two Bedroom One and Half Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Square, KS
As of May 02, 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 Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Jefferson Square apartment is the 3BR Townhome Model at Capstone Townhomes starting at $975 with a $0.81 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. |
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Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Capstone Townhomes | 3BR Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
White Lakes Plaza | Two Bedroom One and Half Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
Paradise Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Bristol Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJefferson Square, Topeka, KS
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Square?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Square is Crown Point Apartments which is listed at $552, 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 1 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 $152 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Square.
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