Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 3 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (26 Rentals)

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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

2107-2225 SW 29th TerTopeka, KS 66611
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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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Wesparke Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesparke Village

3602 SW Wesparke LnTopeka, KS 66614
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Fairlawn Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Flats

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, 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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Whitehall Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitehall Apartments

3930 SW Twilight DrTopeka, KS 66614
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West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Southwest 3 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Southwest 3 area of Topeka, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Washburn South priced from $573. Kensington Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 3 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$573
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$675
Mount Vernon Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$693
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Camelot Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$740
Crown Point ApartmentsSierra Vista - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$747
Willow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Bluewoods EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Oakbrook Terrace ApartmentsSpacious 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 3, KS

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 3 area is the $1.12 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Overlook in the in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,334. The second greatest value West Southwest 3 apartment is the Cypress Model at Windchase Flats & Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Southwest 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Windchase Flats & TownhomesCypress2BR,2BA$1.05
Crown Point ApartmentsSierra Vista - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.79
Villa West Apartments and TownhomesChateau2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath | 850 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.05
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
Bluewoods EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Willow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Topeka. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Southwest 3 Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Southwest 3 Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Southwest 3?

The cheapest apartment in West Southwest 3 is Washburn South which is listed at $573, while the average apartment in West Southwest 3 costs $1,237.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Southwest 3?

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 4 regular apartments in West Southwest 3 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Southwest 3?

Cheap apartments in West Southwest 3 have an average cost of $261 which is $976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Southwest 3.

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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