Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western 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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Fairlawn Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Flats

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, 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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$425
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$630
Camelot Village1BR/1BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fontainebleau Apartments2Bedrooms 2Baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Camelot Village3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Chalet Apartments2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$0.94
The Lofts at College HillSmall Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.32
The OverlookOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Bluewoods EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Willow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Pines ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$1.20
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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