Rent by ZIP · Shawnee County
Rent in Topeka, KS 66605
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (+7.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $884 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $760 | +6.6% | $729–891 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $790 | +8.9% | $774–946 | $846 ±$34 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,020 | +7.8% | $990–1,210 | $789 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,340 | +9.7% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,220 ±$162 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,360 | +9.6% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,081 ±$209 |
Small Area FMRs for the Topeka, KS MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Topeka, KS MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,172.
What renters pay in 66605
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66604 | Topeka | $1,330 | $1,102 |
| 66606 | Topeka | $1,210 | $1,058 |
| 66603 | Topeka | $960 | $991 |
| 66607 | Topeka | $1,000 | $809 |
| 66608 | Topeka | $1,060 | $857 |
| 66609 | Topeka | $1,320 | $879 |
Fair Market Rents across Shawnee County, KS · All KS counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.