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Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS

What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?

$832/month

Average Rent

641 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $832 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Topeka more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Topeka, you can expect to pay about $615 per month for a studio, $832 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,022 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,507 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$615/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$832/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,022/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$809/month
384 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,058/month
825 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,314/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,270/month
1,998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Topeka, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
38% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka?

Based on current rent prices, Prairie Vista, South/Southeast 1 and Prospect Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$736/month
607 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$763/month
638 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$839/month
705 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$948/month
676 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,170/month
653 Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Topeka?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Topeka, West Southwest 3 and West Southwest 2 are the most expensive neighborhoods in Topeka.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,170/month
653 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$948/month
676 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$839/month
705 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$763/month
638 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$736/month
607 Sq Ft

Which Topeka neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Topeka with the most apartments available are Southwest Topeka, West Southwest 3 and South/Southeast 1 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,170/month
653 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$763/month
638 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$948/month
676 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$736/month
607 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$839/month
705 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Topeka, KS?

Because the average rent in Topeka is $832, you’ll want to make about $2,773 per month or $33,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Topeka, KS is 13.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Topeka is 26.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $615 - $1,507. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 6.4% less for utilities, and 14.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Prairie Vista

Topeka, KS

Southwest Topeka

Topeka, KS

Studio
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$729/month
One Bedroom
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$917/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,042/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,474/month
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Whitehall Apartments

Whitehall Apartments

3930 SW Twilight Dr,
Topeka, KS 66614

$1,100

2 Beds

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Emory Lakes Luxury Apartments

4800 NW Fielding Pl,
Topeka, KS 66618

$1,475 - $1,669

1-3 Beds

Hillsdale Apartments

Hillsdale Apartments

1618 SW Chelsea,
Topeka, KS 66604

$945 - $1,095

1-2 Beds

Fontainebleau Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

4231 SW Emland Dr,
Topeka, KS 66606

$1,050 - $1,300

1-2 Beds

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Monarch Investment and Management Group
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  • 76,967

    Units

  • 144

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7 Communities in Topeka
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
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    Communities

  • 10,613

    Units

  • 67

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1 Community in Topeka
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Birge & Held
  • 106

    Communities

  • 22,650

    Units

  • 52

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1 Community in Topeka
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Aspen Square Management
  • 62

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  • 12,480

    Units

  • 47

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1 Community in Topeka
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StoneCreek
  • 50

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  • 10,324

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

1 Community in Topeka
Landmark Realty
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  • 5,593

    Units

  • 10

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1 Community in Topeka
EPC Real Estate Group
EPC Real Estate Group
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  • 2,976

    Units

  • 8

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1 Community in Topeka

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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