Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $400 (21 Rentals)

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Cherrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

1125 SW Polk StTopeka, KS 66612
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Glen Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Oak Apartments

1243 SW Western AveTopeka, KS 66604
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College Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Villas

1436 SW Byron StTopeka, KS 66604
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Fairlawn Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Flats

1411-1447 SW Fairlawn RdTopeka, KS 66604
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Camelot Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Village

5307 SW West DrTopeka, KS 66606
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West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Southwest 2 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Southwest 2 area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Library Park Apartments priced from $453. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable West Southwest 2 apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$453
University Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Prospect Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$565
Chalet Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$649
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$673

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Southwest 2, KS

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Southwest 2 area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Fontainebleau in the in the North Topeka West neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Southwest 2 apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Willow Run Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the West Southwest 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Southwest 2 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fontainebleau2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Willow Run ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Camelot Village3BR/2BA3BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Lofts at College HillSmall Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 960 sf2BR,2BA$0.97
Westgate Village ApartmentsRenovated & Updated 1 Bed Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
University Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
Huntley Ridge1B-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Washburn North Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Library Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Southwest 2 Neighborhood in Topeka, KS

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Southwest 2 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Southwest 2 is under $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Southwest 2?

The cheapest apartment in West Southwest 2 is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in West Southwest 2 costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Southwest 2?

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 2 regular apartments in West Southwest 2 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 West Southwest 2?

Cheap apartments in West Southwest 2 have an average cost of $266 which is $1,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Southwest 2.

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