Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Washburn University of Topeka, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Topeka

$915/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Topeka is $915 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $985 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Topeka

217

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Topeka rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Washburn University of Topeka, KS

Average rent prices in Topeka have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Washburn University of Topeka, KS

Rent prices in Topeka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Topeka is $795, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Topeka run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$625

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$699

-

1%

2 bedroom

$900

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,250

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,600

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washburn University of Topeka, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Washburn University of Topeka, KS

Library Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Library Park Apartments

1037 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

1 bed

1 bath

$425–$525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Washburn Villas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Washburn Villas

1436 Sw Byron St, Topeka, KS 66604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$475–$720

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Village at Old Town - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

The Village at Old Town

822 Sw 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$495–$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Crown Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Crown Point Apartments

3711 Sw Park South Ct, Topeka, KS 66609

1–2 beds

1 bath

$519–$699

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Washburn University of Topeka, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Topeka rental market.

How much is rent in Topeka?

The average rent in Topeka is $915 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Topeka?

Average rent prices in Topeka have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Topeka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Topeka is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $985 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Topeka?

To comfortably afford rent in Topeka, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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