Topeka, KS rental market

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Last updated August 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Topeka, KS is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

+$105

Year-over-year change

+$285

Available rentals

172

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $515 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5007
$60021
$70013
$80017
$90019
$1,0009
$1,10015
$1,20019
$1,30019
$1,40011
$1,5006
$1,6006
$1,7005
$1,8009
$1,9009
$2,0006
$2,1004
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4006
$2,5004
$2,6002
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $285 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$950$950
Feb$900$975
Mar$895$975
Apr$895$950
May$850$880
Jun$800$950
Jul$870$950
Aug$895$1,050
Sep$895No data
Oct$925No data
Nov$995No data
Dec$950No data

Market temperature

The Topeka, KS rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Topeka, KS is 43% lower than the national average.

Topeka, KSvs.

$1,200

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?

The average rent in Topeka, KS is $1,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Topeka, KS?

Houses in Topeka, KS rent between $515 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,200.

3. How has the rent in Topeka, KS changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Topeka, KS increased by $285

4. How much has the rent in Topeka, KS increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Topeka, KS increased by $105

5. How many available rentals are there in Topeka, KS?

There are currently 172 rentals available in Topeka, KS.

6. How do rent prices in Topeka, KS compare with the national average?

The average rent in Topeka, KS is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.