Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Southwest 3 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 Kensington Park Apartments priced from $675. Summer Breeze Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 3 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$675
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
OakwoodStudiosStudio,1BA$758
FAIRLAWN FLATS1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 3, KS

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 3 area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Sunflower Model at The Residences of Auburn Hills in the in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,329. The second greatest value West Southwest 3 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 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences of Auburn HillsThe Sunflower3BR,2BA$1.15
Camelot Village3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Willow Run ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
3037 SW Lydia Ave, Unit 1033037 SW Lydia Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Southbrook Apartments2 bedroom Townhome-Market2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath | 850 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.05
Mount Vernon Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Misty Glen Apartments and TownhomesThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1.17
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Southwest 3

What type of rentals are currently available in West Southwest 3?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 3, KS with pricing that ranges from $559 to $4,371. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Southwest 3 ranging from $825 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Southwest 3?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Southwest 3 ranges from $825 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,218.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.