Topeka, KS
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Overview
Annual Rev
$28.5k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$175
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$57
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Topeka market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +21% $5,988/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($135)
3 bedrooms ($82)
2 bedrooms ($67)
1 bedroom ($51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Topeka market averaged 799 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 160% over two years.
An average Topeka listing earns $25K/year. High-performing listings earn $49K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Topeka home prices by size are 1-bedroom $60K, 2-bedroom $157K, 3-bedroom $237K, and 4+ bedroom $306K.
Average gross yield is 11%, reaching 22% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Topeka is 33%, producing RevPAR of $51 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 19%. They average $14K/year in revenue against a $60K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Topeka. Topeka: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under standard zoning and business license rules. Minimal enforcement. Lawrence: Moderate. Business license required, owner-occupancy mandate for non-hosted rentals, 2-person-per-bedroom occupancy limits. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Manhattan: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business licensing and zoning compliance apply. Light enforcement, complaint-driven only. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Topeka Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in May and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+72%), Lake Access (+45%), Bbq (+22%).
Average daily rate in Topeka is $190, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in February.
Guests in Topeka book an average of 29 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 53% higher than weekday occupancy.