Topeka, KS Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,287
1-year change
+14.1%
$159/mo
5-year change
+45.3%
$401/mo
10-year change
+76.1%
$556/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Topeka

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$711/mo0.0%
2016$724/mo+1.8%+1.8%
2017$737/mo+1.8%+3.7%
2018$754/mo+2.3%+6.0%
2019$792/mo+5.0%+11.4%
2020$822/mo+3.8%+15.6%
2021$855/mo+4.0%+20.3%
2022$982/mo+14.9%+38.1%
2023$1,039/mo+5.8%+46.1%
2024$1,085/mo+4.4%+52.6%
2025$1,125/mo+3.7%+58.2%
2026$1,224/mo+8.8%+72.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Topeka changed since 2015?

Median rent in Topeka, KS was $706 in 2015-01 and is $1,287 as of 2026-07 — a change of $581 per month over 11 years.

How much has Topeka rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Topeka, KS has changed +45.3% ($401 per month). The current median is $1,287.

What has rent in Topeka done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Topeka, KS has changed +76.1% ($556 per month). It is now $1,287.

Is rent in Topeka going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Topeka, KS has increased +14.1% ($159/mo). Current median: $1,287.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.