Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Topeka, KS

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $900. This is -53%, or $1,000, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$900

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

195

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Topeka, KS is $900. This is -53%, or $1,000, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

29%
60%
9%
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 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Topeka, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$700

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$900

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,197

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

5%

Studio

$625

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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 Atchison

Discover rentals in Topeka, KS

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Paradise Plaza Apartments

1110 Southeast Powell Street, Topeka, KS 66607

1–3 beds

1 bath

$595–$899

Apartment for rent

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Westview Apartments

1324 Southwest Western Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$625–$695

Apartment for rent

Mount Vernon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Mount Vernon Apartments

2101 Southwest Potomac Drive, Topeka, KS 66611

1–2 beds

1 bath

$645–$750

Apartment for rent

Deer Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Deer Creek Apartments

423 Southeast Winfield Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607

2–3 beds

1 bath

$675–$865

Apartment for rent

Duplex at 1430 SW Polk St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Duplex at 1430 SW Polk St

1430 Southwest Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66612

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

1256 Southwest Fillmore Street #20 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Historic Holiday Park North apartment for rent in Topeka

1256 Southwest Fillmore Street #20, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Washburn on the Hill - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Washburn on the Hill

2045 Southwest Macvicar Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

2 baths

$700–$875

Apartment for rent

1152 Southwest Hillsdale Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Topeka

1152 SW Hillsdale St - 2 BED/1 BATH

1152 Southwest Hillsdale Street, Topeka, KS 66604

2 beds

1 bath

$745

House for rent

Available Mar 2