1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Topeka, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Topeka, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,283 and +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Topeka
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Topeka
Compare Topeka's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $670 |
| 2 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 3 | Newton | $710 |
| 4 | Junction City | $750 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 6 | Salina | $760 |
| 7 | Wichita | $820 |
| 8 | Topeka (this page) | $832 |
| 9 | Park City | $840 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,510 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 14 | Derby | $860 |
| 15 | Park City | $840 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Topeka.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Topeka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 29.9 mi | $1,007 | +$175 (+21%) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 53.3 mi | $990 | +$158 (+19%) |
| Emporia, KS | 54.6 mi | $670 | $-162 (-19%) |
| Gardner, KS | 56.4 mi | $1,300 | +$468 (+56%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 61.9 mi | $875 | +$43 (+5%) |
| Olathe, KS | 63.1 mi | $1,205 | +$373 (+45%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 64.3 mi | $1,510 | +$678 (+81%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 65.4 mi | $1,120 | +$288 (+35%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 66.2 mi | $1,220 | +$388 (+47%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 70 mi | $1,138 | +$306 (+37%) |
| Parkville, MO | 70.4 mi | $1,220 | +$388 (+47%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 72.1 mi | $1,474 | +$642 (+77%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Topeka — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Topeka?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Topeka, Kansas is $832 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,283.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Topeka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,280 ($2,773/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Topeka expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Topeka's 1-bedroom median of $832 is +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Topeka rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Topeka ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Topeka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Emporia ($670).