Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Bentley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Place

1300 SW Tyler StTopeka, KS 66612
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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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Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

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 Library Park Apartments priced from $453. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Downtown Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$453
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$528
Washburn SouthOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$578
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Topeka, KS

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Topeka area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown Topeka apartment is the Small Townhome Model at The Lofts at College Hill starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Central Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
The Lofts at College HillSmall Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
Washburn SouthTwo Bedroom with Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.06
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.91
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
Mount Vernon Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Capital CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Topeka Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Topeka?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Topeka is at Library Park Apartments listed at $453.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment is $528 at Capital Corner.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Topeka Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Topeka is starting from $587 at Capital Corner.

What is the most affordable Downtown Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Topeka Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise Plaza Apartments and starts from $750.

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