Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward-Meade Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (22 Rentals)

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315 SW 4th StTopeka, KS 66603
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Cheapest Available Ward-Meade Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward-Meade area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Capital Corner priced from $423. Madison Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Ward-Meade apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital CornerStudioStudio,1BA$423
Madison Street ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$525
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward-Meade, KS

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward-Meade area is the $1.06 price per square foot Four bedroom Two Bath Model at The Lofts at College Hill in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Ward-Meade apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward-Meade apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at College HillFour bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$1.06
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Village at Old Town2bed1ba2BR,1BA$0.94
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.00
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$1.20
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward-Meade Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward-Meade?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward-Meade is under $710.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward-Meade?

The cheapest apartment in Ward-Meade is Capital Corner which is listed at $528, while the average apartment in Ward-Meade costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward-Meade?

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 12 regular apartments in Ward-Meade that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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