Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McAlister Parkway Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (24 Rentals)

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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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Bluewoods East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluewoods East

1702-1708 SW Webster AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Camelot Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Village

5307 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
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McAlister Parkway, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available McAlister Parkway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McAlister Parkway area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $425. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable McAlister Parkway apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$573
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAlister Parkway, KS

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the McAlister Parkway 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 McAlister Parkway apartment is the 2X2 Model at Fontainebleau Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McAlister Parkway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Fontainebleau Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.88
Villa West Apartments and TownhomesRetreat2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Chalet ApartmentsLg. 1 Bdrm-8651BR,1BA$1.04
The Lofts at College HillOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Willow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including McAlister Parkway, Topeka, and the greater Topeka area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAlister Parkway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McAlister Parkway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McAlister Parkway is under $693.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAlister Parkway?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McAlister Parkway?

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 McAlister Parkway 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 McAlister Parkway?

Cheap apartments in McAlister Parkway have an average cost of $156 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAlister Parkway.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!