Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (15 Rentals)

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FAIRLAWN FLATS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FAIRLAWN FLATS

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Kensington Park Apartments priced from $675. FAIRLAWN FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southwest Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$675
FAIRLAWN FLATS1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$825
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath | 850 sq ft2BR,1BA$875
Hillsdale Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Brookfield Village ApartmentsSheridan1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Topeka, KS

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Topeka area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Sunflower Model at The Residences of Auburn Hills in the in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,329. The second greatest value Southwest Topeka apartment is the 2 bedroom Townhome-Market Model at Southbrook Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences of Auburn HillsThe Sunflower3BR,2BA$1.15
Southbrook Apartments2 bedroom Townhome-Market2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath | 850 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.05
Westgate Village Apartments1/1.00 - 8001BR,1BA$1.27
Wheatfield VillageA-51BR,1BA$2.59
Villa West Apartments and TownhomesBungalow1BR,1BA$1.41
Brookfield Village ApartmentsSheridan1BR,1BA$1.38
Hillsdale Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Kansas including Southwest 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 convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Topeka Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Topeka Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Topeka Apartment is $675 at Kensington Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Topeka Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Topeka is starting from $775 at Kensington Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillsdale Apartments and starts from $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.