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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (29 Rentals)
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1239 SW Garfield Ave
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1239 SW Garfield Ave
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$565 - $853Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Heights Apartments
1510 SW Lane StTopeka, KS 66604
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$565 - $1,003Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Prospect Hills Apartments
710 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66606
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$630 - $980Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pines Apartments
238 SW Gage BlvdTopeka, KS 66606
1527 SW Mulvane St
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$675 - $1,500Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lofts at College Hill
1510 SW Washburn AveTopeka, KS 66604
925 SW Huntoon St
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1301 SW Clay St, Unit B - Upstairs, Unit B - Upstairs
1301 SW Clay St
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$785 - $1,2601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willow Run Apartments
5231 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
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1433-1435 SW Lincoln St
1433-1435 SW Lincoln StTopeka, KS 66604
1709 SW High Ave
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1114 SW Taylor St, Unit 2, Unit 2
1114 SW Taylor St
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$945 - $1,2951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillsdale Apartments
1618 SW ChelseaTopeka, KS 66604
1117 SW 11th
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Cherrywood Apartments
1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Library Park Apartments
1037 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66604
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Brentwood Apartments
4301 SW 15th StTopeka, KS 66604
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Glen Oak Apartments
1243 SW Western AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Washburn North Apartments
1514-1516 SW 17th StTopeka, KS 66604
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
College Villas
1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Bluewoods East
1702-1708 SW Webster AveTopeka, KS 66604
1334 SW Mulvane St
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Camelot Village
5307 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
2443 SW 1st St
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FAIRLAWN FLATS
1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
1620 SW College Ave
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1134 SW Garfield Ave
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West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Southwest 2?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southwest 2 Studio Apartments | $623 | $565 | $675 |
| West Southwest 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $640 | $1,300 |
| West Southwest 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $780 | $1,500 |
| West Southwest 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,250 | $1,553 |
| West Southwest 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available West Southwest 2 Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Southwest 2 area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at University Heights Apartments priced from $565. Prospect Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 2 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Prospect Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| The Pines Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| Camelot Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| FAIRLAWN FLATS | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 1433-1435 SW Lincoln St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Chalet Apartments | Lg. 1 Bdrm-865 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Willow Run Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
| Hillsdale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| The Overlook | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,208 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 2, KS
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 2 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 West Southwest 2 apartment is the R2X2 Model at Fontainebleau Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Southwest 2 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Lofts at College Hill | Large Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | R2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Camelot Village | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Willow Run Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Overlook | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Chalet Apartments | Lg. 1 Bdrm-865 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Hillsdale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Pines Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
| Prospect Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Southwest 2 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Southwest 2 is under $1,208.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?
The cheapest apartment in West Southwest 2 is Prospect Hills Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in West Southwest 2 costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Southwest 2?
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 2 regular apartments in West Southwest 2 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.