Huntley Ridge
2908 SW 31st Ct,
Topeka, KS 66614
$650 - $1,450
Studio - 3 Beds
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Washburn University Topeka, KS
Little campus on the prairie
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Topeka, KS is $641 for a studio, $854 for one bedroom, $1,047 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Topeka has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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420 sq ft
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$641/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
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$854/month
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2 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,047/month
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3 BR
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1,267 sq ft
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$1,500/month
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Washburn University - Topeka, KS (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Washburn University - Topeka, KS (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Washburn University - Topeka, KS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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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
Commuter Rail
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.