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Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS

What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?

$823/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $823 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $606 per month for a studio, $823 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,011 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,502 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$606/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$823/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,011/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,502/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$935/month
840 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,317/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,602/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,739/month
1,581 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Topeka, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $25 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Last Updated December 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
38% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $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, Quail Creek, South/Southeast 1 and Prairie Vista are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$675/month
567 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$732/month
664 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$756/month
637 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$887/month
777 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$922/month
686 Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,005/month
674 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,030/month
664 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Topeka?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,030/month
664 Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,005/month
674 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$922/month
686 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$887/month
777 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$756/month
637 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$732/month
664 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$675/month
567 Sq Ft

Which Topeka neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Topeka with the most apartments available are Southwest Topeka, South/Southeast 1 and West Southwest 2 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,005/month
674 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$732/month
664 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$922/month
686 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,030/month
664 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$887/month
777 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$756/month
637 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$675/month
567 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 $823, you’ll want to make about $2,743 per month or $32,916 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 13.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Topeka is 26.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $606 - $1,502. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 6.5% less for utilities, and 14.0% less for transportation.

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Topeka, KS

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How does Topeka, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Quail Creek

Topeka, KS

West Southwest 3

Topeka, KS

Studio
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$1,010/month
One Bedroom
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$1,493/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,477/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,234/month
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Emory Lakes Luxury Apartments

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Topeka, KS 66618

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Fontainebleau Apartments

4231 SW Emland Dr,
Topeka, KS 66606

$950 - $1,100

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Oakbrook Terrace Apartments

3211 SW Twilight Ct,
Topeka, KS 66614

$860 - $1,245

1-3 Beds

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Monarch Investment and Management Group
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  • 76,689

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  • 143

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7 Communities in Topeka
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Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
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  • 10,072

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  • 62

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2 Communities in Topeka
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  • 101

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  • 21,321

    Units

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    Communities

  • 12,210

    Units

  • 46

    Cities

1 Community in Topeka
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StoneCreek
  • 58

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  • 10,723

    Units

  • 31

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1 Community in Topeka
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  • 1,052

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  • 9

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1 Community in Topeka
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EPC Real Estate Group
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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