Wheatfield Village
2759 SW Fairlawn Rd,
Topeka, KS 66614
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,406 - $3,570
Rental Market Trends in Topeka, KS
What is the average rent in Topeka, KS?
$791/month
Average Rent
651 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Topeka, KS is $791 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Topeka more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Topeka, you can expect to pay about $581 per month for a studio, $791 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $968 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,413 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Topeka, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.9%, which averages out to $39 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Topeka, KS
Last Updated December 2024
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
42%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
2%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka?
Based on current rent prices, Old Town, Central Highland Park and Central Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Topeka.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Topeka?
Based on current rent prices, West Southwest 3, Southwest Topeka and West Southwest 2 are the most expensive neighborhoods in Topeka.
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Which Topeka neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Topeka with the most apartments available are Southwest Topeka, South/Southeast 1 and West Southwest 3 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Topeka, KS?
Because the average rent in Topeka is $791, you’ll want to make about $2,636 per month or $31,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Topeka, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Topeka, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$490/month
$1,448/month
One Bedroom
$577/month
$1,539/month
Two Bedroom
$644/month
$1,441/month
Three Bedroom
$1,025/month
$1,164/month
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Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
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Birge & Held
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90
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Aspen Square Management
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67
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50
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1 Community in Topeka
StoneCreek
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49
Communities
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9,644
Units
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28
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1 Community in Topeka
Calamar
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27
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3,193
Units
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26
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1 Community in Topeka
Orion Property Group
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.