Cheap Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS from $300 (65 Rentals)

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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Deer Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Apartments

423-430 SE Winfield AveTopeka, KS 66607
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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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1601 NW Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 NW Central Ave

1601 NW Central AveTopeka, KS 66608
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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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Capital Corner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Corner

800-820 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Pioneer Adams Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Adams Townhomes

2024 SE Massachusetts AveTopeka, KS 66607
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The Kapital
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Kapital

1306 SW Harrison StTopeka, KS 66612
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Pioneer Motive Power Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Motive Power Place

1001 NE Atchison AveTopeka, KS 66616
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Briarcliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Apartments

2944-2950 SW Wayne AveTopeka, KS 66611
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Topeka, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Topeka, KS

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Topeka, KS area range in price from $458 to $4,492 with an overall median price of $1,361. The three Topeka neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Topeka at $525, South Southeast 1 at $468, and Southwest Topeka at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Topeka Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Topeka$1,038$52518
South Southeast 1$1,185$46875
Southwest Topeka$1,185$60030
Topeka Airport Forbes Field$1,185$46833
West Southwest 3$1,215$46880
Ellenwand$1,237$56575
Central Highland Park$1,400$45831
Central Park$1,400$45890
Central Topeka$1,400$45865
Chesney Park$1,400$45891

Cheapest Available Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Bentley Place in the South Topeka neighborhood priced from $375. Library Park Apartments in the Central Topeka neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $458. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topeka apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$375
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$458
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$552
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$578
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$595
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$638
Washburn Arms2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$650
Harrison Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topeka, KS

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Topeka area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Summer Breeze Apartments in the in the South Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Topeka apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,150 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summer Breeze Apartments3 Bed3BR,2BA$0.87
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Capstone Townhomes3BR Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.81
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$0.91
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes: 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.65
Chalet Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$0.82
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.93
Crown Point ApartmentsWalk Up - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.96

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Topeka Overview

Topeka, KS is the state capital. As such, there is always something interesting going on here, and with a population of just over 127,000, you get the best of a small community and large city living that includes fine dining and many shopping outlets.

Why live in Topeka, KS?

One of the best reasons to live in Topeka is the people. In fact, it was because of them that Topeka was voted 9th best small community by Gallup in 2012. Also, the cost of living here is less than the national average, and there is a huge farmer's market to enjoy every summer. In addition, there is a great art's community and lots of public art, and over 100 parks to enjoy. Not to mention there are four major trails in town that include twenty miles of bike trails as well.

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Getting Around Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Topeka Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Topeka?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Topeka is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Topeka?

The cheapest apartment in Topeka is Crown Point Apartments which is listed at $552, while the average apartment in Topeka costs $1,361.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Topeka?

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 135 regular apartments in Topeka 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 Topeka?

Cheap apartments in Topeka have an average cost of $245 which is $1,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Topeka.

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