Connect55+ Topeka

2700 SW 3rd St, Topeka, KS 66606

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Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Balcony
  • Views
  • Patio

About Connect55+ Topeka

Welcome to Connect55+ Topeka, the newest addition to our Active Senior Living communities, opening Fall 2025! Connect55+ Topeka is now leasing, offering seniors a comfortable, convenient, and vibrant community to call home. At Connect55+ Topeka, we will be proud to offer spacious, pet-friendly one and two-bedroom apartment homes thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Each unit will be equipped with top-of-the-line amenities, including a full-size side-by-side washer & dryer, a spacious personal patio or private balcony, modern kitchens with ample counter space, electric stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Generous closet spaces throughout, in-suite temperature control with central air conditioning, and the option of a walk-in shower or a bathtub with shower will ensure that our residents can enjoy both comfort and convenience in their daily lives. The community will be purposefully designed to provide seniors with a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. With so many amenities and activities available, residents will be able to be as active or relaxed as they want. Whether it's enjoying a game of billiards with friends, watching a movie in the theater, or taking a fitness class, there will always be something to do at Connect55+ Topeka. Located on the Kanza Campus, our Connect55+ Topeka community anchors this park-like setting. Our community is situated at the heart of Topeka, the capital of Kansas. Just outside of the community, independent seniors are met with convenient medical services, pharmacies, grocery markets, and other retail stores, and more! We understand the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive community for our senior residents. Connect55+ Topeka will provide a range of on-site amenities and social activities tailored to the interests and needs of our residents, promoting an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or searching for a community for a loved one, Connect55+ Topeka provides the perfect blend of modern living, comfort, and community for active seniors. Join us and be a part of our vibrant community where you can live life to the fullest.

Connect55+ Topeka is an apartment community located in Shawnee County and the 66606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Topeka Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Craft Room
  • Serenity Room
  • Billiards Room
  • Library
  • Mail Room
  • Multi-denominational Chapel
  • Community Room With Kitchen
  • Hair Salon

Community Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Neighborhood

West Southwest 2 is a bustling neighborhood located along Interstates 470 and 70, bordered by the Kansas River to the north. Most of the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets are filled with single-family homes with rental options consisting of houses and apartments in affordable price ranges and a variety of styles.

Renters will find they have plenty to do in West Southwest 2 with Gage Park, home of Topeka Zoo, located towards the center of town. Cedar Crest, the home of the Kansas State Governor, and MacLennan Park’s multiuse trails are located along the Kansas River, providing a plethora of outdoor adventures. Casual chain and local restaurants as well as grocers and other retailers can be found on the edges of West Southwest 2.

Learn more about living in West Southwest 2 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

West Southwest 2 Topeka, KS
Studio $586 $612
1 Bedroom $919 $828
2 Bedrooms $1,101 $1,012
3 Bedrooms $2,330 $1,503
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 38 min 29.7 mi
Drive: 42 min 32.4 mi
Drive: 55 min 44.7 mi
Connect55+ Topeka is within 8 minutes or 3.0 miles from Washburn University. It is also near The University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations Univ..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
457 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,514 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
99 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
412 Students
Nearby
Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 37 min 30.4 mi

Walkability Near Connect55+ Topeka

Car-Dependent
41
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
23
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
50
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Connect55+ Topeka.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Connect55+ Topeka has 3 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Topeka Zoo
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Reinisch Rose Garden
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Crane Observatory
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Washburn University (Spitz) Planetarium
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Connect55+ Topeka has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Topeka Zoo, Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens, and Reinisch Rose Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Connect55+ Topeka has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus which is 1.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 18 min 9.4 mi
Connect55+ Topeka is 9.4 miles and a 18 minute drive from Forbes Field Air Guard Station.