
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (35 Rentals)
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Crown Point Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1614 SW College Ave

1527 SW Mulvane St

University Heights Apartments
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South Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Topeka Studio Apartments | $568 | $528 | $700 |
South Topeka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $500 | $2,607 |
South Topeka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $733 | $4,750 |
South Topeka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $905 | $1,350 |
South Topeka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the South Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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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 Bentley Place priced from $375. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable South Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $375 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $667 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $673 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Bristol Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Topeka, KS
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Topeka area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Summer Breeze Apartments in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value South Topeka 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 Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summer Breeze Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Capstone Townhomes | 3BR Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
Paradise Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Bristol Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Topeka Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Topeka?
The cheapest apartment in South Topeka is Crown Point Apartments which is listed at $612, 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 7 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 $211 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Topeka.
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