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Wichita, KS

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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.

Explore the City

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Wichita, KS is $605 for a studio, $829 for one bedroom, $1,024 for two bedrooms, and $1,225 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wichita has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$829/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$1,457/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,068/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,491/month
1,314 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wichita, KS is 11.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wichita is 34.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $605 - $1,225. You can expect to pay 4.9% less for groceries, 1.1% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

294 Students

Wheatland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

Robert M. Martin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

506 Students

Meadowlark Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

367 Students

Circle Greenwich Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

332 Students

Robinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

739 Students

Allison Traditional Magnet Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

557 Students

Maize South Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

549 Students

Pleasant Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

595 Students

Brooks Magnet Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

534 Students

Maize South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

Northwest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,416 Students

Campus High Haysville

Public

Grades 9-12

1,893 Students

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,295 Students

Education Imagine Academy

Public

Grades K-12

520 Students

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 November 2025.