Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Library Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Library Park Apartments

1037 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66604
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College Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Bluewoods East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluewoods East

1702-1708 SW Webster AveTopeka, KS 66604
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Camelot Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Village

5307 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
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FAIRLAWN FLATS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FAIRLAWN FLATS

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS Local Guide

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 $458. Glen Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 2 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$550
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 2, KS

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 2 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at College HillFour bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$1.06
Camelot Village3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Crown Colony ApartmentsVictoria2BR,2BA$1.33
Willow Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Hillsdale Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Glen Oak ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.00
College Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$1.20
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS

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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?

The cheapest apartment in West Southwest 2 is Glen Oak Apartments which is listed at $599, 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 7 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 Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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