Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (19 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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Washburn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Arms

1926 SW Washburn AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Wesparke Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesparke Village

3602 SW Wesparke LnTopeka, KS 66614
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Bluewoods East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluewoods East

1702-1708 SW Webster AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Bristol Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Ridge

2130 SW Fillmore StTopeka, KS 66611
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South Southeast 1, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Southeast 1 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Southeast 1 area of Topeka, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowlark Apartments priced from $608. Washburn Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable South Southeast 1 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Mount Vernon Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$693
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$695
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southeast 1, KS

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Southeast 1 area is the $0.69 price per square foot The Hawthorn Model at Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Misty Glen Apartments and TownhomesThe Hawthorn3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Windchase Flats & TownhomesCypress2BR,2BA$1.05
Crown Point ApartmentsSierra Vista - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.79
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Bristol RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Huntley Ridge1B-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Kansas and customized analysis for Central Topeka, KS. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Southeast 1 Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Southeast 1?

The cheapest apartment in South Southeast 1 is Meadowlark Apartments which is listed at $608, while the average apartment in South Southeast 1 costs $1,130.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Southeast 1?

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 4 regular apartments in South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1?

Cheap apartments in South Southeast 1 have an average cost of $297 which is $833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southeast 1.

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