
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 3 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Southwest 3 area of Topeka.


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West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Southwest 3?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southwest 3 Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $528 | $1,845 |
| West Southwest 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $575 | $2,185 |
| West Southwest 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $730 | $3,607 |
| West Southwest 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $905 | $1,450 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Southwest 3 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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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 Crown Point Apartments priced from $612. Raintree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 3 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| Raintree Apartments | 1 Bedroom East | 1BR,1BA | $667 |
| Kensington Park Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
| Washburn South | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 3, KS
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 3 area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Camelot Village in the in the West Southwest 3 neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value West Southwest 3 apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Whitehall Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Village | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Whitehall Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Windchase Flats & Townhomes | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Villa West Apartments and Townhomes | Chalet | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Southbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 950 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Willow Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Summer Breeze Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 $1,245.
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 5 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 $318 which is $927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Southwest 3.
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