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Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS

What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?

$829/month

Average Rent

650 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $829 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $604 per month for a studio, $829 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,018 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,494 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$604/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$829/month
650 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,018/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,494/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$573/month
164 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,087/month
844 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,338/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,879/month
2,212 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 3.7%, which averages out to $31 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 July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
38% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $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, Historic Holiday Park North, Monroe and Douthitt Place are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Historic Holiday Park North
$656/month
594 Sq Ft
Monroe
$657/month
585 Sq Ft
Douthitt Place
$657/month
585 Sq Ft
Orchard Place
$657/month
585 Sq Ft
Central Park
$679/month
615 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$707/month
677 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$739/month
669 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Fairway
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$841/month
669 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
$1,407/month
698 Sq Ft
Southwest Topeka
$1,210/month
676 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$885/month
641 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$841/month
669 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Fairway
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$739/month
669 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$707/month
677 Sq Ft
Central Park
$679/month
615 Sq Ft
Monroe
$657/month
585 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
$1,210/month
676 Sq Ft
South/Southeast 1
$707/month
677 Sq Ft
West Southwest 2
$885/month
641 Sq Ft
West Southwest 3
$1,407/month
698 Sq Ft
Prairie Vista
$739/month
669 Sq Ft
Prospect Hills
$841/month
669 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Fairway
$762/month
569 Sq Ft
Central Park
$679/month
615 Sq Ft
Historic Holiday Park North
$656/month
594 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 $829, you’ll want to make about $2,763 per month or $33,156 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 26.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $604 - $1,494. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 13.9% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Historic Holiday Park North

Topeka, KS

West Southwest 3

Topeka, KS

Studio
$591/month
$1,014/month
One Bedroom
$575/month
$1,535/month
Two Bedroom
$597/month
$1,442/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,189/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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