Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (8 Rentals)

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FAIRLAWN FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FAIRLAWN FLATS

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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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. Cedar Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Southwest Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$675
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 665 sq ft1BR,1BA$785
FAIRLAWN FLATS1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Topeka, KS

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Topeka area is the $1.41 price per square foot 470.2 Model at Arbor Valley Senior Homes in the in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Topeka apartment is the Retreat Model at Villa West Apartments and Townhomes 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.
Arbor Valley Senior Homes470.22BR,2BA$1.41
Villa West Apartments and TownhomesRetreat2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Southbrook Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.01
The Residences of Auburn HillsThe Rose1BR,1BA$1.29
Sherwood ApartmentsThe Stamford1BR,1BA$1.44
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 665 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1.17
Wheatfield VillageS-1Studio ,1BA$3.17

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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

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Topeka?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Topeka is under $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Topeka is Kensington Park Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Southwest Topeka costs $1,306.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 1 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Topeka?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Topeka have an average cost of $300 which is $1,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Topeka.

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