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Average Rent in Topeka, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Topeka, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,217/mo
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Topeka, KS
12 listed units across 1 building offering studio units in Topeka, KS dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $107/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 13 | $1,095 | $895 | $200 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 23, AUTUMN WOODS | $1,695 | $1,507 | $188 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 12 | $1,011 | $895 | $116 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 11 | $985 | $875 | $110 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 10 | $975 | $875 | $100 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 36 | $795 | $695 | $100 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 9 | $950 | $850 | $100 |
| Fairlawn Flats | Unit 41 | $875 | $795 | $80 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Compare average rent across Topeka, KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka 66614 | $1,527 | ▼ $759 | $860 | 2 | 4 |
| Topeka 66617 | $1,270 | ▼ $18 | $1,167 | 1 | 4 |
| South/Southeast 1 | $1,269 | ▲ $32 | $960 | 1 | 7 |
| Central Topeka 2 | $1,092 | ▲ $21 | $695 | 2 | 36 |
| East End | $980 | ▼ $96 | $980 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Topeka, KS?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $1,217 per month across 2 apartment communities and 27 available units.
The most affordable option is Fairlawn Flats starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,217/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $3,166 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Topeka, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Topeka, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Flats | $695/mo | $1,142/mo | 26 | 4.9 |
| Home 4 Me | $3,166/mo | $3,166/mo | 1 | 2.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Topeka, KS
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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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,217/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($695/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Topeka, KS is $55,902 , about 4% 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) | $1,217 |
| Utilities | $230 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $547 |
| Healthcare | $267 |
| Other goods and services | $427 |
| Estimated total | $3,209/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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