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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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 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. Crown Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $612. 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
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$612
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$675
Mount Vernon Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$693
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
3100 SW 29th TerStudiosStudio,1BA$758
FAIRLAWN FLATS1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$825
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$850
Oakbrook Terrace ApartmentsSpacious 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 3, KS

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 3 area is the $1.05 price per square foot Cypress Model at Windchase Flats & Townhomes in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value West Southwest 3 apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Willow Run Apartments starting at $915 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West Southwest 3 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.
Windchase Flats & TownhomesCypress2BR,2BA$1.05
Willow Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
El Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Brookfield Village ApartmentsLexington2BR,1BA$1.15
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath | 950 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.09
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
The Residences of Auburn HillsThe Rose1BR,1BA$1.17
3714 SW 29th Terrace, Unit 25 East3714 SW 29th Terrace1BR,1BA$0.89
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Southwest 3 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Southwest 3?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Southwest 3 is under $860.

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 $1,255.

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 6 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 $265 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Southwest 3.

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