Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Topeka, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Topeka, KS rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $895/month. Renters are paying $42 less per month than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Topeka sits roughly 54% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers a total of 155 rentals, providing modest choice across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Topeka rent for about $595/month, 1-bedrooms around $695/month, 2-bedrooms at $895/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,268/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,400/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,225/month while apartments are lower at $745/month, showing distinct price tiers for property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southwest Topeka rents rose 35.3% year over year to $1,150/month, contrasting with the citywide modest rise. Meanwhile, Randolph saw rents fall 40.3% to $760/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics within Topeka.
Median rent
Median rent in Topeka
$895/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Topeka is $895 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Topeka
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Topeka rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Topeka, KS
Average rent prices in Topeka have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $745, whereas a house costs $1,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Topeka run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $595 |  8% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 5% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,267 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Highland Park | $890 | |
Central Park | $725 | |
Central Topeka | $785 | |
Historic Holiday Park North | $695 | |
Likins Foster | $892 | |
Monroe | $750 | |
Oakland | $775 | |
Old Town | $700 | |
Quinton Heights | $750 | |
Southwest Topeka | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $745 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,175 | 98% | - | |
Houses | $1,225 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $399 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$595
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,267
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Central Park
Average rent
$725
Old Town
Average rent
$700
Monroe
Average rent
$750
Historic Holiday Park North
Average rent
$695
Oakland
Average rent
$775
Quinton Heights
Average rent
$750
Central Highland Park
Average rent
$890
Southwest Topeka
Average rent
$1,150
Central Topeka
Average rent
$785
Likins Foster
Average rent
$892
Apartments
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
98%
Houses
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$399
Last 30 days
12%
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
54%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Topeka, KS is 25% lower than the median rent in Kansas City, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
7%$1,075
13%$1,085
12%$1,622
14%$1,200
6%$1,598
8%$1,995
10%$1,730
10%$1,100
21%$2,300
22%$895
2%$1,447
14%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
3d ago
3711 Sw Park South Ct, Topeka, KS 66609
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$440–$699
Apartment for rent
3d ago
822 Sw 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$495–$1,025
Apartment for rent
3d ago
721 Sw Polk St, Topeka, KS 66603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$525–$599
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1701 Sw 37th St, Topeka, KS 66611
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Topeka
3034 Sw Lydia Ave #211, Topeka, KS 66614
2 beds
2 baths
$3,175
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Topeka
4849 Nw Astor Park Dr, Topeka, KS 66618
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Southwest Topeka townhouse for rent in Topeka
2900 Sw Villa West Dr, Topeka, KS 66614
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Southwest Topeka house for rent in Topeka
3 beds
3 baths
$2,250
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
1–2 beds
1 bath
$667–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sw Hillsdale St, Topeka, KS 66604
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
3211 Sw Twilight Ct, Topeka, KS 66614
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$860–$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Topeka apartment for rent in Topeka
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
3d ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
1–2 beds
1 bath
$667–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$909
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
Verified
2351 Southeast Bellview Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
1–3 beds
1 bath
$904–$1,306
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
4d ago
Verified
2021 Southeast Massachusetts Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
1–4 beds
1 bath
$650–$995
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
3500 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
1–2 beds
1 bath
$667–$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2351 Southeast Bellview Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
3 beds
1 bath
$1,306
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
3211 Sw Twilight Ct, Topeka, KS 66614
3 beds
2 baths
$1,135
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1001 Northeast Atchison Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
2 beds
1 bath
$809
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
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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 $895 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Topeka?
Average rent prices in Topeka have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Topeka rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Topeka is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Topeka?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka are Historic Holiday Park North ($695/mo), Old Town ($700/mo), and Central Park ($725/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Topeka?
To comfortably afford rent in Topeka, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Topeka?
Topeka's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $900 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across Kansas's capital city, with two-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available inventory at 33% of monthly listings.
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).