Average Rent in Topeka, KS

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Current Versus Historical Topeka, KS Rents

Topeka rentals average $573 for a studio rental to $1,945 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,095, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $20 (3.62%) year-over-year from $553 to $573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-2.00%) year-over-year from $709 to $695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (24.20%) year-over-year from $882 to $1,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $44 (-3.80%) year-over-year from $1,144 to $1,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $548 (39.18%) year-over-year from $1,398 to $1,945. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$36.67	$573	$553 (3.62%)	$495 (15.66%)
1 BR	$12.83	$695	$709 (-2.00%)	$624 (11.32%)
2 BR	$13.50	$1,095	$882 (24.20%)	$836 (31.01%)
3 BR	$11.81	$1,100	$1,144 (-3.80%)	$903 (21.77%)
4+ BR	$12.68	$1,945	$1,398 (39.18%)	$1,348 (44.34%)

Historical Rents in Topeka, KS

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Top Cities Near Topeka

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Top Neighborhoods Near Topeka

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Top Counties Near Topeka

There are a total of 1 counties located by Topeka, KS. One county in the area is Topeka, KS. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,095. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Topeka, KS. Its average rent per month is $1,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,095, Topeka, KS is the most expensive county by Topeka, KS.

Typically, rent for studios in Topeka, KS is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Topeka, KS is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Topeka, KS is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Topeka, KS	$573	$673	$1,095	$1,095

Top Zipcodes Near Topeka

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Frequently Asked Questions - Topeka Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Topeka, KS?

The average monthly rental price for Topeka, KS apartments for rent is approximately $1,095. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Topeka, KS rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Topeka, KS.

How much is a studio apartment in Topeka, KS?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $573 and an average price per square feet of $36.67. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Topeka.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $673 and an average price per square feet of $12.83. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Topeka.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $13.50. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Topeka.

How have rent prices in Topeka, KS changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Topeka, KS can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Topeka, KS?

A reasonable rent price in Topeka, KS is around $876/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.