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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • On-site laundry facilities

Location

1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616, USA|Oakland
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Management

Van Binsbergen & Associates

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Property Overview

Pioneer Motive Power Place achieves an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.5, highlighting its competitive pricing and exceptional location score of 10, which facilitates easy access to numerous restaurants, theaters, and transit options. The property is noted for its outstanding amenities, including off-street parking and on-site laundry facilities, while its high trustworthiness rating reflects transparency in its offerings. Overall, this property stands out as a premier choice for those seeking an active social life and a high standard of living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
Pioneer Motive Power Place is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath$575 /mo
1 bedroom, small1 bed1 bath$686 /mo
1 bedroom, medium1 bed1 bath$736 /mo
1 bedroom, large1 bed1 bath$786 /mo
2 bedroom, small2 bed1 bath$809 /mo
2 bedroom, medium2 bed1 bath$859 /mo
2 bedroom, large2 bed1 bath$909 /mo

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Income restriction requirements

To qualify for this property, your annual income must be less than or equal to the amount in the table, depending on the number of people that will be living here. Contact the property for more information.

# of People

Annual Income Maximum

1$36,600
2$41,820
3$47,040
4$52,260
5$56,460
6$60,660

Amenities for Pioneer Motive Power Place

Building

Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Pioneer Motive Power Place

HomeApartments in TopekaOakland Pioneer Motive Power Place

Now under New Management! Pioneer Motive Power Place offers a unique place to call home. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012, Pioneer Motive Power Place began its life as the Motive Power Building with renovations done in 2011-2013 converted the 4-story building into affordable housing. With water, sewer, and garbage included in the rent, on-site laundry facilities, and off-street parking, you’ll love living at Pioneer Motive Power Place! Income limits and age guidelines apply for residence qualification. For more information, contact Zay at 785-350-2289 ext. 313 or e-mail ****. TTY 711 "This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider." *First Month Free with 12-Month Lease and full Security Deposit!*


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.5
/10
Excellent
Pioneer Motive Power Place is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Pioneer Motive Power Place
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Pioneer Motive Power Place offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Pioneer Motive Power Place is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Pioneer Motive Power Place offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Pioneer Motive Power Place has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Pioneer Motive Power Place.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Pioneer Motive Power Place has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Pioneer Motive Power Place is great for:

Social life

  • 17 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 42 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Pioneer Motive Power Place compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Oakland

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Pioneer Motive Power Place to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Oakland.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Oakland
Topeka
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Topeka
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$845
April 2024$830
May 2024$838
June 2024$845
July 2024$825
August 2024$825
September 2024$831
October 2024$843
November 2024$851
December 2024$867
January 2025$850
February 2025$850
March 2025$868
April 2025$862
May 2025$879
June 2025$912
July 2025$937
August 2025$950
September 2025$939
October 2025$900
November 2025$900
December 2025$895
January 2026$889
February 2026$880
March 2026$895
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$873
April 2024$830
May 2024$825
June 2024$825
October 2024$877
November 2024$825
December 2024$825
January 2025$850
February 2025$850
May 2025$875
November 2025$911
December 2025$907
February 2026$825
March 2026$825

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$23,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $23,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $575.
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Schools near Pioneer Motive Power Place

State Street Elementary School

500 ne sumner st

topeka, KS, 66616

PK, K-5Public
C+

Jardine Elementary

2600 sw 33rd st

topeka, KS, 66611

PK, K-5Public
C+

Northern Hills Elementary School

5620 nw topeka blvd

topeka, KS, 66617

K-6Public
B
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Getting around Topeka near 1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue

Walking

2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue, Topeka

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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