Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (8 Rentals)

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East Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at University Heights Apartments priced from $525. Paradise Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable East Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$595
Milestone StudiosStudioStudio,$595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Topeka, KS

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Topeka apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Paradise Plaza Apartments starting at $695 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the South Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trianon Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Paradise Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Shawnee Lake Apartments3613 SE 30th Terrace1BR,1BA$1.26
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
The Village at Old Town1Bed1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Topeka, Topeka, KS

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Topeka Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 East Topeka Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Topeka?

The cheapest apartment in East Topeka is University Heights Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in East Topeka costs $1,038.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 5 regular apartments in East Topeka that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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