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
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$550
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
1601 NW Central AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward-Meade, KS

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward-Meade area is the $0.95 price per square foot Large Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 HillLarge Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.95
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Chalet ApartmentsLg. 1 Bdrm-8651BR,1BA$1.04
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Madison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Chartwell ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04
Mount Vernon Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Bentley PlaceONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.00
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 $693.

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 7 regular apartments in Ward-Meade 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 Ward-Meade?

Cheap apartments in Ward-Meade have an average cost of $304 which is $1,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward-Meade.

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