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Average Rent in South/Southeast 1 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South/Southeast 1, Topeka, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,119/mo
Lowest Available
$960/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
South/Southeast 1 vs Topeka, KS Average
South/Southeast 1 is cheaper the Topeka, KS average by $10/mo (1%). The citywide average is $1,129/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South/Southeast 1?
As of June 2026, the average rent in South/Southeast 1 is $1,119 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes starting at $960/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,000/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,238/mo.
Prices range from $960 to $1,385 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South/Southeast 1
Rent Prices by Apartment in South/Southeast 1
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Glen Apartments and Townhomes | $960/mo | $1,119/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for South/Southeast 1 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South/Southeast 1
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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
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,119/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($960/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in South/Southeast 1 is $55,902 , about 4% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South/Southeast 1
Overall prices in South/Southeast 1 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 South/Southeast 1's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,119 |
| Utilities | $230 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $547 |
| Healthcare | $267 |
| Other goods and services | $427 |
| Estimated total | $3,111/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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