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Rental Market Trends in Wichita, KS

What is the average rent in Wichita, KS?

$819/month

Average Rent

657 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Wichita, KS is $819 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $605 per month for a studio, $819 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,030 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,237 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$605/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$819/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,030/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,237/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$696/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,129/month
730 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,484/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,059/month
1,760 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$947/month
701 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,444/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,069/month
2,613 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,006/month
791 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,524/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,810/month
1,594 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wichita, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $20 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 July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wichita, KS
Last Updated July 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, North Central, Woodridge Place and South Seneca are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Central
$710/month
650 Sq Ft
Woodridge Place
$710/month
650 Sq Ft
South Seneca
$782/month
670 Sq Ft
Cherry Creek Hills
$797/month
723 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$807/month
644 Sq Ft
Midtown Wichita
$812/month
629 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$838/month
698 Sq Ft
Cedar Bridge
$864/month
710 Sq Ft
West Wichita
$884/month
653 Sq Ft
Penstemon
$885/month
771 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
$1,787/month
769 Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,358/month
747 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,284/month
748 Sq Ft
Northwest Wichita
$1,177/month
756 Sq Ft
Leewood Village at Northrock
$1,148/month
686 Sq Ft
Northeast K-96
$1,110/month
753 Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,046/month
702 Sq Ft
East Wichita
$944/month
688 Sq Ft
South Central
$940/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Far West Wichita
$895/month
637 Sq Ft

Which Wichita neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Wichita
$944/month
688 Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,358/month
747 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$838/month
698 Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,046/month
702 Sq Ft
West Wichita
$884/month
653 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,284/month
748 Sq Ft
Delano
$1,787/month
769 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$807/month
644 Sq Ft
Midtown Wichita
$812/month
629 Sq Ft
Northwest Wichita
$1,177/month
756 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 $819, you’ll want to make about $2,730 per month or $32,760 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 33.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $605 - $1,237. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.

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Wichita, KS

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How does Wichita, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

North Central

Wichita, KS

Delano

Wichita, KS

Studio
$590/month
$1,251/month
One Bedroom
$713/month
$1,439/month
Two Bedroom
$585/month
$1,715/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,400/month
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517 E Douglas Ave,
Wichita, KS 67202

1-2 Beds | $1,054 - $1,605

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2925 N Boulder Dr,
Wichita, KS 67226

1-2 Beds | $1,102 - $1,951

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ReNew Wichita

200 E Douglas Ave,
Wichita, KS 67202

Studio - 1 Bed | $945 - $1,834

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  • 74,563

    Units

  • 141

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14 Communities in Wichita
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Eucalyptus Real Estate
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    Units

  • 10

    Cities

13 Communities in Wichita
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    Communities

  • 2,187

    Units

  • 4

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12 Communities in Wichita
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Weigand-Omega Management
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    Communities

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    Units

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    Cities

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Perry Reid Properties
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    Communities

  • 6,489

    Units

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    Cities

6 Communities in Wichita
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    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Wichita
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    Communities

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    Units

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    Communities

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    Units

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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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