
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (18 Rentals)
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South Southeast 1, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Southeast 1?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Southeast 1 Studio Apartments | $665 | $468 | $1,992 |
South Southeast 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $500 | $2,781 |
South Southeast 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $702 | $4,499 |
South Southeast 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $905 | $1,553 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available South Southeast 1 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Southeast 1 area of Topeka, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Crown Point Apartments priced from $552. Washburn South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $578. Here are the most affordable South Southeast 1 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $552 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $578 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $638 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $673 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southeast 1, KS
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1 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 |
Capstone Townhomes | 3BR Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
White Lakes Plaza | Two Bedroom One and Half Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
Washburn South | Two Bedroom with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Washburn North Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Crown Point Apartments | Walk Up - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Getting Around the South Southeast 1 Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 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 South Southeast 1 Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Southeast 1?
The cheapest apartment in South Southeast 1 is Crown Point Apartments which is listed at $552, while the average apartment in South Southeast 1 costs $1,185.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Southeast 1?
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 9 regular apartments in South Southeast 1 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 South Southeast 1?
Cheap apartments in South Southeast 1 have an average cost of $238 which is $947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southeast 1.
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