2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Topeka, KS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Topeka, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,287 and +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $870 |
| 2 | Great Bend | $890 |
| 3 | Pittsburg | $910 |
| 4 | Newton | $920 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $990 |
| 6 | Junction City | $990 |
| 7 | Salina | $990 |
| 8 | Manhattan | $1,070 |
| 9 | Wichita | $1,074 |
| 10 | Topeka (this page) | $1,091 |
| 11 | Derby | $1,130 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairway | $1,942 |
| 2 | Prairie Village | $1,940 |
| 3 | Leawood | $1,753 |
| 4 | Bel Aire | $1,750 |
| 5 | Lenexa | $1,720 |
| 6 | Overland Park | $1,678 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,480 |
| 8 | Shawnee | $1,390 |
| 9 | Olathe | $1,370 |
| 10 | Goddard | $1,340 |
| 11 | Mission | $1,320 |
| 12 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
| 13 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 15 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Topeka.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Topeka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 29.9 mi | $1,183 | +$92 (+8%) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 53.3 mi | $1,140 | +$49 (+4%) |
| Emporia, KS | 54.6 mi | $870 | $-221 (-20%) |
| Gardner, KS | 56.4 mi | $1,480 | +$389 (+36%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 61.9 mi | $1,070 | $-21 (-2%) |
| Olathe, KS | 63.1 mi | $1,370 | +$279 (+26%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 64.3 mi | $1,720 | +$629 (+58%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 65.4 mi | $1,270 | +$179 (+16%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 66.2 mi | $1,390 | +$299 (+27%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 70 mi | $1,295 | +$204 (+19%) |
| Parkville, MO | 70.4 mi | $1,390 | +$299 (+27%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 72.1 mi | $1,678 | +$587 (+54%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Topeka — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Topeka?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Topeka, Kansas is $1,091 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,287.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Topeka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,640 ($3,637/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Topeka expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Topeka's 2-bedroom median of $1,091 is +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Topeka rank for 2-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 26 cities in Kansas with 2-bedroom data, Topeka ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Topeka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Emporia ($870), Manhattan ($1,070).