Old Town

Topeka, KS

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Old Town - Topeka, KS

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The neighborhood of Old Town in Topeka lies just over an hour’s drive west of Kansas City along Interstate 70. Renting a condo or apartment in the east of this area places you close to the facilities of downtown Topeka. A run of local stores and services lines Southwest 6th Avenue, including Mr. Thrifty Discount Grocery and Supplies. This area also houses Terry's Bar and Grill, where you can shoot pool and follow your team on TV while enjoying a juicy burger.

For fresh produce, visit the Saturday morning Downtown Topeka Farmers Market. Afterward, stop in for the lunch special at Café Holliday, a short walk along Southwest 12th Street. If you prefer spending your weekend in more active pursuits, take the 14-minute drive to Lake Shawnee, where activities include fishing and hiking. Two miles west, Gage Park provides attractive rose gardens, a swimming pool, and an amphitheater that hosts outdoor concerts in the summer.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Town is $490 for a studio, $577 for one bedroom, $644 for two bedrooms, and $1,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Town has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 398 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $490/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 512 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $577/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 722 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $644/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,025/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

36

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

83

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens
  • Crane Observatory
  • Washburn University (Spitz) Planetarium
  • Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site
  • Topeka Zoo

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