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Rental Market Trends in Wichita, KS

What is the average rent in Wichita, KS?

$804/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Wichita, KS is $804 per month. This is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Wichita more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wichita, you can expect to pay about $600 per month for a studio, $804 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,016 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,212 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$600/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$804/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,016/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,212/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$645/month
500 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,109/month
921 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,410/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,244/month
2,191 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$919/month
550 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$885/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,439/month
1,617 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,965/month
2,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,020/month
858 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,558/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,781/month
1,609 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wichita, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wichita, KS
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wichita, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
34% Below $700/month
37% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita?

Based on current rent prices, Eastridge, Eureka Gardens and Sunflower are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastridge
$651/month
639 Sq Ft
Eureka Gardens
$726/month
613 Sq Ft
Sunflower
$730/month
625 Sq Ft
Lynncrest Heights
$747/month
676 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$766/month
668 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$776/month
693 Sq Ft
Crestview Heights
$777/month
652 Sq Ft
Sycamore Village
$785/month
626 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek Hills
$786/month
710 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$789/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wichita?

Based on current rent prices, Delano, Downtown Wichita and Old Town are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wichita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Delano
$1,730/month
795 Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,295/month
756 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,266/month
777 Sq Ft
Northwest Wichita
$1,136/month
764 Sq Ft
Leewood Village at Northrock
$1,120/month
684 Sq Ft
Northeast K-96
$1,088/month
746 Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,026/month
698 Sq Ft
South Central
$958/month
708 Sq Ft
East Wichita
$924/month
676 Sq Ft
Penstemon
$882/month
771 Sq Ft

Which Wichita neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wichita with the most apartments available are Downtown Wichita, East Wichita and Northeast Wichita .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,295/month
756 Sq Ft
East Wichita
$924/month
676 Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,026/month
698 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$776/month
693 Sq Ft
West Wichita
$827/month
666 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,266/month
777 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$766/month
668 Sq Ft
Delano
$1,730/month
795 Sq Ft
Midtown Wichita
$857/month
685 Sq Ft
Woodlawn East
$829/month
743 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wichita, KS?

Because the average rent in Wichita is $804, you’ll want to make about $2,680 per month or $32,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wichita, KS is 11.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wichita is 34.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $600 - $1,212. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 1.8% less for utilities, and 2.5% less for transportation.

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Wichita, KS

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Apartment Averages

Eastridge

Wichita, KS

Delano

Wichita, KS

Studio
$459/month
$1,137/month
One Bedroom
$604/month
$1,476/month
Two Bedroom
$918/month
$1,744/month
Three Bedroom
$1,192/month
$1,300/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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