Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Topeka, KS

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $975. This is -50%, or $970, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$975

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

144

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $975. This is -50%, or $970, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%
58%
12%
2%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Topeka, KS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Topeka, KS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Topeka, KS is $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $859. Houses for rent in Topeka, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,295.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$697

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$1,500

7%

2%

Studio

$625

2%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in Topeka, KS to other cities

Median rent prices in Topeka, KS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Kansas City, KS.

Topeka

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,221
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Topeka, KS is 20% lower than the median rent in Kansas City, KS.

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Cost of living in
Topeka, KS

The overall cost of living in Topeka, KS is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

13% higher

Housing

26% lower

Transportation

14% lower

Utilities

7% lower

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Discover rentals in Topeka, KS

Deer Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Deer Creek Apartments

423 Se Winfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66607

1–2 beds

1 bath

$595–$725

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5d+ ago

8

Very good

Paradise Plaza Apartments

1110 Se Powell St, Topeka, KS 66607

1–3 beds

1 bath

$595–$899

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2420 Sw Seabrook Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2420 Sw Seabrook Ave #NA, Topeka, KS 66614

2 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Oct 1

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Westview Apartments

1324 Sw Western Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

1125 SW Polk Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

1125 SW Polk Street

1125 Sw Polk St, Topeka, KS 66612

1–3 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Duplex at 1430 SW Polk St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.5

Very good

Duplex at 1430 SW Polk St

1430 Sw Polk St, Topeka, KS 66612

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1427 Sw Byron St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Park apartment for rent in Topeka

1427 SW Byron St Apartments - #2

1427 Sw Byron St #2, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 3

Pioneer Adams Towne Homes II - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Pioneer Adams Towne Homes II

2105 Southeast Pioneer Way, Topeka, KS 66605

2–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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