
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (35 Rentals)
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1334 SW Fillmore

2600 SW Clay St

University Heights Apartments

Raintree Apartments

The Village at Old Town

1614 SW College Ave

Cedar Ridge Apartments
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The Pines Apartments

Harrison Street Apartments

The Lofts at College Hill

1500 SW Van Buren St

105 SW Buchanan St

Mount Vernon Apartments

1258 SW Clay St

1329 SW Fillmore St
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College Hill, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hill Studio Apartments | $640 | $458 | $2,030 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $495 | $2,682 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $675 | $4,502 |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $905 | $1,553 |
College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $458. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $458 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
The Village at Old Town | Studio | Studio,1BA | $543 |
Milestone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $673 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, KS
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill 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 College Hill 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 College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summer Breeze Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Fontainebleau | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Lofts at College Hill | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, Topeka, KS
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Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas and customized analysis for Central Topeka, KS. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 College Hill 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 College Hill?
Cheap apartments in College Hill have an average cost of $252 which is $1,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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