Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (61 Rentals)

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Crown Point Apartments
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$480 - $779
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Crown Point Apartments

3711 SW Park South CtTopeka, KS 66609
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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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Wesparke Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesparke Village

3602 SW Wesparke LnTopeka, KS 66614
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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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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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Granada
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada

1414 SW 27th StTopeka, KS 66611
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Highland Park Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Townhomes

2301-2449 SE Bellview AveTopeka, KS 66605
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South Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Glen Oak Apartments priced from $550. Bentley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable South Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$559
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$608
Washburn Arms1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Mount Vernon Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$645
The Kapital ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$669
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Topeka, KS

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Topeka 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 Topeka apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at El Dorado Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Granada2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
White Lakes PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
3624 29th SW Ter, Unit 163624 29th SW Ter2BR,1BA$0.93
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.89
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.97
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.00
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including South Topeka, Topeka, and the greater Topeka area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Topeka Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Topeka?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Topeka is under $685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Topeka?

The cheapest apartment in South Topeka is Bentley Place which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in South Topeka costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Topeka?

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 15 regular apartments in South Topeka 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 Topeka?

Cheap apartments in South Topeka have an average cost of $337 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Topeka.

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