Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Topeka Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $500 (9 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Flats

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Topeka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Topeka area of Topeka, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Kensington Park Apartments priced from $715. Huntley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Southwest Topeka apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$715
Huntley Ridge1B-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Oakbrook Terrace ApartmentsSpacious 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Topeka, KS

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Topeka area is the $1.31 price per square foot Duplex Renovated Model at Regency Park Apartments in the in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Southwest Topeka apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Overlook starting at $1,312 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Topeka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency Park ApartmentsDuplex Renovated2BR,2BA$1.31
The OverlookTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Arbor Valley Senior Homes470.22BR,2BA$1.32
The Residences of Auburn HillsThe Daisy - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath | 950 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.04
Westgate Village ApartmentsRenovated & Updated 1 Bed Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
Huntley Ridge1B-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Oakbrook Terrace Apartments1 bd 1ba DLX1BR,1BA$1.30
Kensington Park ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1.24
Wheatfield VillageS-1Studio ,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Kansas including Southwest Topeka, Topeka, and the greater Topeka area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Topeka Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Topeka Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Topeka?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Topeka is under $1,312.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Topeka is Kensington Park Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Southwest Topeka costs $1,185.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 240 regular apartments in Southwest Topeka 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 Southwest Topeka?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Topeka have an average cost of $212 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Topeka.

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