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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Topeka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Topeka Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $600 | $1,790 |
Southwest Topeka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $720 | $2,243 |
Southwest Topeka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $830 | $4,411 |
Southwest Topeka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $1,050 | $1,399 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kensington Park Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Oakbrook Terrace Apartments | Spacious 1 bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Park Apartments | Duplex Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The Overlook | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Arbor Valley Senior Homes | 470.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Residences of Auburn Hills | The Daisy - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 950 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Westgate Village Apartments | Renovated & Updated 1 Bed Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Oakbrook Terrace Apartments | 1 bd 1ba DLX | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Kensington Park Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Wheatfield Village | S-1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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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
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 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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