
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Topeka.


University Heights Apartments

425 SW Taylor St

The Village at Old Town

Harrison Street Apartments

The Lofts at College Hill

Mount Vernon Apartments

1118 SW Western Ave

1409 SW Topeka Blvd

212 SW Western Ave
Downtown, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $568 | $458 | $675 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $525 | $1,975 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $675 | $2,300 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $914 | $1,250 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Bentley Place priced from $375. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Downtown 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 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Library Park Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $558 |
Milestone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Harrison Street Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, KS
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 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 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 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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 | $1.31 |
Milestone Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Topeka, KS
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown, Topeka, KS
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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