Village at Old Town
635 SW Harrison St,
Topeka, KS 66603
1-3 Beds | $495 - $1,025
Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Topeka, KS is $848/month.
Rent in Topeka is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$848/month
Average Rent
634 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.6%
Change / Year
488
Available Apartments
Topeka rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Topeka average $624 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Topeka average $848 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Topeka average $1,050 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Topeka average $1,506 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Topeka, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
September 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
36%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka?
Based on current rent prices, Old Town, Historic Holiday Park North and Central Park 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 $848, you’ll want to make about $2,826 per month or $33,912 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 26.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $624 - $1,506. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 6.0% less for utilities, and 14.0% 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.
View the Topeka Area GuideStudio
$528/month
$1,061/month
One Bedroom
$593/month
$1,733/month
Two Bedroom
$639/month
$1,540/month
Three Bedroom
$1,025/month
$1,252/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Topeka?
The average rent in Topeka is $848 per month, which is 49.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Topeka?
The average rent for a house in Topeka, KS is $1,509 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Topeka?
The average rent for a townhome in Topeka, KS is $1,180 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Topeka?
Rents in Topeka, KS are increasing, with prices up 2.6% year-over-year and $22 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Topeka?
In Topeka, KS, 36% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.