Wichita

Wichita State University, located in Fairmount, is the largest research school in Kansas.
Wichita State University, located in Fairmount, is the largest research school in Kansas.
There are several bike paths for Riverside residents to enjoy.
Many of the homes throughout Delano Township are located along the water.

Wichita, KS Area Guide

A cultural oasis on the Great Plains

Affordable Bike-Friendly Historic College Baseball Basketball Sports Stadium Arts Artistic Breweries Airport Military Parks

Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, combines metropolitan living with Midwestern hospitality. Located along the Arkansas River, this community celebrates its aviation heritage while offering diverse rental options. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $799, while two-bedroom units average $1,005. The rental market includes downtown loft apartments in converted warehouses and residential communities in established neighborhoods like College Hill and Riverside. Old Town, housed in restored 19th-century buildings, features local shops and entertainment venues.

As the "Air Capital of the World," Wichita maintains strong ties to aerospace manufacturing through major employers like Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems. The city's outdoor spaces include the expansive Riverside Park and the Sedgwick County Zoo. Wichita State University enhances the northeast area with educational and cultural opportunities. Community events bring residents together throughout the year, with the Wichita River Festival hosting activities and celebrations along the Arkansas River. The Keeper of the Plains statue, standing where the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers meet, represents an important landmark celebrating the region's Native American heritage.

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There are several bike paths for Riverside residents to enjoy.

Many of the homes throughout Delano Township are located along the water.

Wichita State University, located in Fairmount, is the largest research school in Kansas.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wichita, KS is $606 for a studio, $841 for one bedroom, $1,038 for two bedrooms, and $1,239 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wichita has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$1,477/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,521/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,543/month
1,351 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wichita, KS is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wichita is 34.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $606 - $1,239. You can expect to pay 4.3% less for groceries, 2.5% less for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wichita, KS is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

23 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Maize South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Robinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Marshall Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Maize South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Northwest High

Public

Grades 9-12

Campus High Haysville

Public

Grades 9-12

Education Imagine Academy

Public

Grades K-12

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pawnee Prairie Park
  • Brownthrush Park
  • Meadows Park
  • Swanson Park
  • Sunset Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.