Topeka, KS Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,249
1-year change
+4.5%
$54/mo
5-year change
+36.7%
$335/mo
10-year change
+67.4%
$503/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Topeka

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$712/mo—0.0%
2016$726/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2017$737/mo+1.5%+3.5%
2018$756/mo+2.6%+6.2%
2019$793/mo+4.9%+11.4%
2020$824/mo+3.9%+15.7%
2021$859/mo+4.2%+20.6%
2022$987/mo+14.9%+38.6%
2023$1,042/mo+5.6%+46.3%
2024$1,091/mo+4.7%+53.2%
2025$1,183/mo+8.4%+66.2%
2026$1,231/mo+4.1%+72.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Topeka changed since 2015?

Median rent in Topeka, KS was $706 in 2015-01 and is $1,249 as of 2026-09 — a change of $543 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 +36.7% ($335 per month). The current median is $1,249.

What has rent in Topeka done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Topeka, KS has changed +67.4% ($503 per month). It is now $1,249.

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

Year over year, median rent in Topeka, KS has increased +4.5% ($54/mo). Current median: $1,249.

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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.