Average Rent in Topeka, KS
4 apartment buildings, 22 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,225/mo
Cheapest
$625/mo
Properties
4
Units
22
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Topeka, KS.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Topeka, KS Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
PURE Property Management of Kansas
2609 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604, USA
Fleming Court Apartments
1008 SW Fleming Ct, Topeka, KS 66604, USA
Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes
3225 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS 66611, USA
Woodland Park at Soldier Creek
122 NW Walnut Grv Rd, Topeka, KS 66617, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURE Property Management of Kansas 2609 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604, USA | $625 | $1,225 | $1.09 | 4.3 (545) | 22 |
| 2 | Fleming Court Apartments 1008 SW Fleming Ct, Topeka, KS 66604, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (30) | 0 |
| 3 | Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes 3225 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS 66611, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (70) | 0 |
| 4 | Woodland Park at Soldier Creek 122 NW Walnut Grv Rd, Topeka, KS 66617, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (174) | 0 |
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PURE Property Management of Kansas
4.3 (545)2609 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604, USA
Fleming Court Apartments
4.7 (30)1008 SW Fleming Ct, Topeka, KS 66604, USA
Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes
4.5 (70)3225 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS 66611, USA
Woodland Park at Soldier Creek
4.6 (174)122 NW Walnut Grv Rd, Topeka, KS 66617, USA
Topeka, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Topeka, KS is $1,225 per month, based on 22 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at PURE Property Management of Kansas to $625 at PURE Property Management of Kansas.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $888/mo | $725/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $625/mo | $625/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $1,027/mo | $695/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $1,530/mo | $1,195/mo | 10 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Topeka, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Topeka, KS averages $625/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,027/mo. At the local median household income of $55,902, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Topeka, KS at $947/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Topeka, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Topeka, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,225/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Topeka, KS is $55,902 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Topeka, KS
Overall prices in Topeka, KS runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Topeka, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,225 |
| Utilities | $230 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $547 |
| Healthcare | $267 |
| Other goods and services | $427 |
| Estimated total | $3,217/mo |
Population
126,103
Median household income
$55,902
Census median rent
$947/mo
Rent as % of income
26.8%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Topeka, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Topeka, KS | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | $2,122 | +73% | 11 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,915 | +56% | 10 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,734 | +42% | 10 |
| Lawrence, KS | $1,129 | -8% | 8 |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,281 | +5% | 6 |
| Wichita, KS | $1,253 | +2% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?
The average rent in Topeka, KS is $1,225 per month, based on 22 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Topeka, KS?
The lowest available rent in Topeka, KS starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Topeka, KS average $625/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $625/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Topeka, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Topeka, KS average $1,027/mo. Units start from $695/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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