Studio Apartment Rent in Topeka, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Topeka, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,283 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Topeka
Compare Topeka's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City | $750 |
| 7 | Salina | $750 |
| 8 | Park City | $760 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka (this page) | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,550 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,090 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,050 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 14 | Topeka (this page) | $828 |
| 15 | Derby | $780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Topeka.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Topeka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 29.9 mi | $893 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 53.3 mi | $890 | +$62 (+7%) |
| Emporia, KS | 54.6 mi | $600 | $-228 (-28%) |
| Gardner, KS | 56.4 mi | $1,180 | +$352 (+43%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 61.9 mi | $870 | +$42 (+5%) |
| Olathe, KS | 63.1 mi | $1,090 | +$262 (+32%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 64.3 mi | $1,373 | +$545 (+66%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 65.4 mi | $1,010 | +$182 (+22%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 66.2 mi | $1,113 | +$285 (+34%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 70 mi | $1,033 | +$205 (+25%) |
| Parkville, MO | 70.4 mi | $1,110 | +$282 (+34%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 72.1 mi | $1,339 | +$511 (+62%) |
Studio rent in Topeka — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Topeka?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Topeka, Kansas is $828 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,283.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Topeka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,120 ($2,760/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Topeka expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Topeka's studio median of $828 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Topeka rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Topeka ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Topeka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Emporia ($600).