East Topeka Homes for Rent

East Topeka features a mix of historic and modern homes, with architectural styles ranging from late 1800s bungalows and two-story cottages to mid-1900s ranch styles. Newer developments near Lake Shawnee include modern ranch-style and New Traditional houses. The neighborhood's layout includes long, straight streets with homes typically between 600 and 2,300 square feet. Dornwood Park is a local highlight, offering baseball and softball fields, a playground, and a spray park. The Deer Creek Trail connects to Lake Shawnee, which provides various attractions such as boat ramps, fishing docks, a disc golf course, and Ted Ensley Gardens. East Topeka is known for its numerous Mexican restaurants, especially along Sixth Street, and local markets like La Unica Super Market and Mi Pueblito Meat Market. Fiesta Topeka, held in the neighboring Oakland area, celebrates Mexican culture with food, music, and carnival rides. Lake Shawnee hosts events like the Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race and Winter Wonderland. The neighborhood is well-connected, with a short drive to downtown and access to public transportation via Topeka Metro. For longer trips, residents can use I-70 or travel 70 miles to Kansas City International Airport.