
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Southwest 2 area of Topeka.


Library Park Apartments

1527 SW Mulvane St

University Heights Apartments

Prospect Hills Apartments

The Pines Apartments
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West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS Local Guide

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 | $595 | $458 | $675 |
| West Southwest 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $550 | $1,165 |
| West Southwest 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $675 | $1,500 |
| West Southwest 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $1,250 | $1,553 |
| West Southwest 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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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 Library Park Apartments priced from $425. University Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 2, KS
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 2 area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2Bedrooms 2Baths Model at Fontainebleau Apartments in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Southwest 2 apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at Camelot Village starting at $1,299 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the West Southwest 3 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2Bedrooms 2Baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Camelot Village | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Chalet Apartments | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Lofts at College Hill | Small Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Overlook | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Bluewoods East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Willow Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Pines Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
| Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Southwest 2, Topeka, KS
Ranked #24
Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,039.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?
The cheapest apartment in West Southwest 2 is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, 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.
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