Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Topeka, KS

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $900. This is -53%, or $1,001, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Median rent

$900

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Total rentals

174

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $900. This is -53%, or $1,001, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%
59%
7%
3%
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 5% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $760. A 1-bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $800. Houses for rent in Topeka, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$699

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$895

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,197

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,375

8%

4%

Studio

$625

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

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$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Topeka, KS is 28% 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

Apartments for rent in Baldwin City

Discover rentals in Topeka, KS

Crown Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Crown Point Apartments

3711 Sw Park South Ct, Topeka, KS 66609

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$440–$699

Apartment for rent

The Village at Old Town - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

The Village at Old Town

822 Sw 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$495–$1,025

Apartment for rent

Sunset Arms - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunset Arms

721 Sw Polk St, Topeka, KS 66603

1–2 beds

1 bath

$525–$599

Apartment for rent

Paradise Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Paradise Plaza Apartments

1110 Se Powell St, Topeka, KS 66607

1–3 beds

1 bath

$595–$980

Apartment for rent

1256 Sw Fillmore St #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Holiday Park North apartment for rent in Topeka

1256 Sw Fillmore St #20, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Westview Apartments

1324 Sw Western Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$658–$715

Apartment for rent

Meadowlark Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Meadowlark Apartments

1701 Sw 37th St, Topeka, KS 66611

2 beds

1 bath

$665

Apartment for rent

511 Sw Tyler St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Meade apartment for rent in Topeka

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 5