The Gables

600 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603

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About The Gables

Find true Topeka living at The Gables. In a convenient location on Sw 8th Ave in Topeka's 66603 Zip code, local residents can easily connect with a number of entertainment options found in the surrounding area. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. Drop by to find out the current pricing.

The Gables is an apartment community located in Shawnee County and the 66603 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Topeka Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
600 SW 8th Ave, Topeka,
KS 66603
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Neighborhood

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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Old Town Topeka, KS
Studio $530 $635
1 Bedroom $595 $850
2 Bedrooms $641 $1,025
3 Bedrooms $1,025 $1,492
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 33 min 26.9 mi
Drive: 38 min 29.7 mi
Drive: 51 min 42.0 mi
The Gables is within 6 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
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
360 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,514 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
448 Students
Nearby
Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 33 min 27.7 mi

Walkability Near The Gables

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Gables.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
The Gables has 3 shopping centers within 2.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Crane Observatory
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Washburn University (Spitz) Planetarium
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Topeka Zoo
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
The Gables has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens, Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site, and Crane Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
The Gables has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Stormont Vail Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi
Drive: 71 min 65.2 mi
Drive: 82 min 65.4 mi
The Gables has 3 military bases within 65.4 miles, the nearest is Forbes Field Air Guard Station which is 6.9 miles away and a 13 minute drive.