Westgate Village Apartments
5237 SW 20th Ter,
Topeka, KS 66604
$950 - $1,275
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS
What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?
$836/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $836 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $618 per month for a studio, $836 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 $1,488 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Topeka, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $38 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Last Updated September 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
37%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$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, South/Southeast 1, Prairie Vista and Quail Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka.
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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.
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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 3 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Topeka, KS?
Because the average rent in Topeka is $836, you’ll want to make about $2,786 per month or $33,432 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 $618 - $1,488. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 13.9% less for transportation.
How does Topeka, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Topeka, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$553/month
$1,068/month
One Bedroom
$682/month
$1,631/month
Two Bedroom
$873/month
$1,465/month
Three Bedroom
$1,174/month
$1,235/month
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Birge & Held
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Aspen Square Management
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StoneCreek
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AMG Commercial Realty
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.