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Rents in Topeka are $2 below the Shawnee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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917 SW Topeka Blvd Ste 204, Topeka, KS 66612
Elite Leasing Services is a locally owned Topeka company managing residential and commercial properties, offering marketing, leasing, showings, screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination and owner reporting.
In their words: “Elite Leasing Services helps Topeka rental owners with leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and day-to-day property management.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful leasing staff and quick responses to rental needs and repairs.
Serves the Topeka area · no public office address, so no map pin
Callico Development Group offers construction, remodeling, repairs and property management for homes in Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and the Kansas City metro, serving homeowners, investors and real estate partners.
In their words: “Explore the construction, remodeling, and property management services Callico Development Group delivers for homeowners, investors, and real estate partners in Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and the greater Kansas City metro.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention prompt, communicative crews, quick repair work and a friendly, responsive owner.
2609 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604
PURE HomeRiver Property Management of Kansas, based in Topeka, manages single-family rental homes across the Greater Topeka and Kansas City area, offering leasing, rental analysis and institutional management.
In their words: “Our property managers live and work in your community, so they know your neighborhood inside and out.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, kind staff, quick responses and a smooth application and leasing process.
WCW Property Management, founded in 2009 and based in Topeka, manages single-family, multi-family and commercial properties and HOAs in Northeast Kansas, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis and Grove, Oklahoma.
In their words: “Our areas of expertise are single-family, multi-family, commercial properties, and HOA's.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention courteous, responsive staff and maintenance requests handled quickly.
4020 SW Sena Dr, Topeka, KS 66604
Key Associates Property Management in Topeka manages single-family homes, duplexes, 3-4 plexes and small apartment complexes, and has been in rental management for over 45 years.
In their words: “Key Associates Rental Managment currently manages approximetly 170 units ranging from single-family homes, duplexes, 3-4 plexes and a few small apartment complexes.”
1324 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612
Epic Property Management in Topeka leases and manages rental properties, including apartment communities, offering repairs and maintenance plus online portals for tenants and owners.
In their words: “Our team helps tenants find their perfect rentals and enjoy them through every lease period.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention fast, friendly maintenance and positive, professional staff.
1911 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604
Haus Property Partners is a locally owned property management company in Topeka that manages rental houses, handling leasing, marketing, showings, tenant screening and repairs.
In their words: “We communicate openly and honestly with our property owners and tenants.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind staff who fix problems quickly and maintenance requests handled in good time.
Rental Management Solutions has served homeowners since 2004 from its Topeka office, managing rental homes in Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Northeast Kansas with leasing, online rent payment and repair requests.
In their words: “Digital rental applications, online repair requests, and virtual rent payments mean you'll never need to resort to sending in another check or waiting on hold for ages.”
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Rents in Topeka are $2 below the Shawnee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$51 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Topeka's typical asking rent is $2 (0.2%) below the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $1,249 | +4.3% | 8 |
| Lawrence | $1,580 | +4.7% | 7 |
| Leavenworth | $1,182 | +2.6% | 4 |
| Lenexa | $1,730 | +4.0% | 8 |
| Olathe | $1,809 | +3.1% | 7 |
| Manhattan | $1,315 | +5.3% | 14 |
| Kansas City | $1,322 | +5.7% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Topeka, KS MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Topeka is $1,249 (September 2026); +4.3% over the past year and +35.5% over five years. About 41% of homes in Topeka are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 8.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Topeka, KS: 7 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Topeka was $1,249 a month in September 2026, +4.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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