Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Topeka, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Topeka, KS rent slipped 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters today are paying $85 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.1% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Topeka sits 51.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 206 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Topeka rent for $625/month, 1-bedrooms for $695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,285/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,572/month. Apartments make up 51.3% of rentals at a median of $760/month, while houses run higher at $1,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ellenwand rents fell 60.0% year over year to $800/month across 23 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 7.3% drop. This sharp local cooldown contrasts with Elmhurst, where rents rose 23.8% to $680/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Topeka
$925/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Topeka is $925 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Topeka
206
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Topeka rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Topeka, KS
Average rent prices in Topeka have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Topeka, KS
Rent prices in Topeka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Topeka is $760, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Topeka run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 | 2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,285 |  2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,572 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Highland Park | $870 | |
Central Park | $717 | |
Central Topeka | $1,075 | |
College Hill | $800 | |
East Topeka North | $786 | |
Historic Holiday Park North | $719 | |
Monroe | $777 | |
Old Town | $697 | |
Quinton Heights | $897 | |
Southwest Topeka | $1,570 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $760 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,197 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $455 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Old Town
Average rent
$697
Southwest Topeka
Average rent
$1,570
Central Park
Average rent
$717
Central Topeka
Average rent
$1,075
Quinton Heights
Average rent
$897
East Topeka North
Average rent
$786
Monroe
Average rent
$777
Central Highland Park
Average rent
$870
Historic Holiday Park North
Average rent
$719
College Hill
Average rent
$800
Apartments
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$455
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Topeka, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Topeka and Kansas City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Topeka
51%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Topeka, KS is 23% lower than the median rent in Kansas City, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,720
27%$1,900
7%$951
2%$1,555
9%Cost of living in Topeka, KS
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 12% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Topeka, KS
5d+ ago
Verified
421 Southeast 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66607
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
1037 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
1 bed
1 bath
$425–$525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
800 Sw Polk St, Topeka, KS 66612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$453–$627
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1436 Sw Byron St, Topeka, KS 66604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$475–$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Topeka
5 beds
3 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
1d ago
House for rent in Topeka
5720 Nw Topeka Blvd Lot 17, Topeka, KS 66617
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Southwest Topeka house for rent in Topeka
4 beds
3 baths
$3,150
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Topeka townhouse for rent in Topeka
2952 Sw Villa West Dr, Topeka, KS 66614
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$849
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Sw Hillsdale St, Topeka, KS 66604
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
4d ago
3211 Sw Twilight Ct, Topeka, KS 66614
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$860–$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
421 Southeast 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66607
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$849
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
1 bed
1 bath
$786
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2105 Southeast Pioneer Way, Topeka, KS 66605
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Verified
2351 Southeast Bellview Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
1–3 beds
1 bath
$951–$1,374
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3211 Sw Twilight Ct, Topeka, KS 66614
3 beds
2 baths
$1,135
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2021 Southeast Massachusetts Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
822 Sw 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
1 bed
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Topeka, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Topeka rental market.
How much is rent in Topeka?
The average rent in Topeka is $925 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Topeka?
Average rent prices in Topeka have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Topeka rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Topeka is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Topeka?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka are Old Town ($697/mo), Central Park ($717/mo), and Historic Holiday Park North ($719/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Topeka?
December offers the least competition from other renters, while May sees the most competitive market with higher demand but potentially better selection. February has the highest rents and May the lowest, with about a 4.4% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).