Rent by ZIP · Shawnee County
Rent in Topeka, KS 66618
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,450 (+14.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $984 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $950 | +12.6% | $963–1,177 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $980 | +15.3% | $1,017–1,243 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,270 | +14.2% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,207 ±$200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,670 | +15.6% | $1,737–2,123 | $772 ±$378 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,700 | +15.3% | $1,764–2,156 | – |
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 66618
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66617 | Topeka | $1,360 | $1,089 |
| 66619 | Topeka | $1,610 | $1,071 |
| 66616 | Topeka | $1,220 | $1,030 |
| 66615 | Topeka | $1,500 | $1,343 |
| 66614 | Topeka | $1,300 | $1,077 |
| 66612 | Topeka | $960 | $876 |
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.