
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Southwest 2 area of Topeka.


Library Park Apartments

Prospect Hills Apartments

University Heights Apartments

711 SW Buchanan St

The Pines Apartments
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808 SW 11th St, Unit 4

1527 SW Mulvane St

The Lofts at College Hill

1305 SW Clay St

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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 | $833 | $558 | $1,175 |
| West Southwest 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $750 | $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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 |
| Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $673 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 2, KS
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 2 area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2X2 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 470.2 Model at Arbor Valley Senior Homes starting at $1,400 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Southwest Topeka 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 | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Arbor Valley Senior Homes | 470.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Chalet Apartments | Lg. 1 Bdrm-865 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Lofts at College Hill | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 808 SW 11th St, Unit 4 | 808 SW 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 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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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 $900.
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 1 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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