
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Southeast 1 area of Topeka.


Washburn South

Raintree Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

Mount Vernon Apartments

White Lakes Plaza

Huntley Ridge
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3432 SW Brendan Ave

Summer Breeze Apartments

2220 SW 29th Terrace

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3100 SW 29th Ter

Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes

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Windchase Flats & Townhomes
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Whitehall Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 103

The Terrace Apartments

Washburn North Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

Washburn Arms

Wesparke Village
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Bluewoods East

Bristol Ridge

El Dorado Apartments

1620 SW College Ave

3304 SW 29th Terrace

Granada

3365 SE Girard St
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1936 SW Clay St
South Southeast 1, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Southeast 1?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Southeast 1 Studio Apartments | $627 | $480 | $758 |
| South Southeast 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $736 | $559 | $1,040 |
| South Southeast 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $920 | $689 | $3,200 |
| South Southeast 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $905 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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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 Crown Point Apartments priced from $559. Meadowlark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $608. Here are the most affordable South Southeast 1 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $559 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $608 |
| Washburn Arms | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| White Lakes Plaza | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Washburn South | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Bristol Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Summer Breeze Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mount Vernon Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| 3100 SW 29th Ter | Studios | Studio,1BA | $758 |
| Granada | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southeast 1, KS
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1 apartment is the 3037 SW Lydia Ave Model at 3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 103 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 103 | 3037 SW Lydia Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| El Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| 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 | $0.91 |
| Mount Vernon Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Summer Breeze Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 Crown Point Apartments which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in South Southeast 1 costs $1,135.
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 6 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 $340 which is $795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southeast 1.
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