
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Topeka area of Topeka.


University Heights Apartments

425 SW Taylor St

Harrison Street Apartments

The Village at Old Town

The Lofts at College Hill

Mount Vernon Apartments

1409 SW Topeka Blvd

212 SW Western Ave
Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Topeka Studio Apartments | $567 | $453 | $675 |
Downtown Topeka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $840 | $525 | $1,975 |
Downtown Topeka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $695 | $2,300 |
Downtown Topeka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $914 | $1,250 |
Downtown Topeka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Topeka Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Bentley Place priced from $375. Library Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $453. Here are the most affordable Downtown Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $375 |
Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $453 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Milestone Studios | Studio | Studio, | $595 |
The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $1.32 price per square foot Small Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $914 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at College Hill | Small Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Paradise Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Topeka, Topeka, KS
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Topeka Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Topeka?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Topeka is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Topeka?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Topeka is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in Downtown Topeka costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Topeka that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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