Huntley Ridge
2908 SW 31st Ct,
Topeka, KS 66614
$650 - $1,450
Studio - 3 Beds
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
Washburn University - Topeka, KS Area Guide
Little campus on the prairie
Public
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Urban
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Top-Ranking
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Law School
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Ichabods
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Located in central Topeka, Washburn University has one of the more unusual mascots -- they're known as the Ichabods, in honor of Ichabod Washburn, an early benefactor. Washburn University was established in 1865 as Lincoln College, but was renamed in 1868 in honor of Washburn. The university is best known for its School of Law, ranked one of the best in the United States. Graduates include Senator Bob Dole and television news anchor and journalist Bill Kurtis. Washburn University is bordered by SW 17th Street, Washburn Avenue, SW 21st Street, and MacVicar Avenue. Residential neighborhoods that surround the campus include single-family homes and apartment communities. A shopping district with a variety of stores and restaurants is located along SW 17th Street, near the intersection with Washburn Avenue. A few minutes south of campus, Big Shunga Park provides hiking trails, a bike path, and open green space.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Topeka, KS is $610 for a studio, $826 for one bedroom, $1,021 for two bedrooms, and $1,484 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Topeka has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$610/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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642 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$826/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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949 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,247 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,484/month
Average Rent
Transportation
47
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
25
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
567 Students
Public
Grades K-6
324 Students
Public
Grades K-6
426 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
621 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
943 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
542 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
457 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
585 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,884 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,239 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,085 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
857 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washburn University (Spitz) Planetarium
- Crane Observatory
- Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site
- Reinisch Rose Garden
- Topeka Zoo
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Military Bases
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