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Rental Market Trends in Wichita, KS

What is the average rent in Wichita, KS?

$851/month

Average Rent

666 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Wichita, KS Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Wichita, KS is $851 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Wichita more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Wichita average $613 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Wichita average $851 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Wichita average $1,051 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Wichita average $1,259 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$613/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$851/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,051/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,259/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,031/month
856 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,412/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,753/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$691/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$975/month
785 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,552/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$951/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,496/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,836/month
1,684 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wichita, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $27 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wichita, KS
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wichita, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
31% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
2% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita?

Based on current rent prices, North Central, South City and Southwest Wichita are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Central
$590/month
671 Sq Ft
South City
$673/month
645 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$773/month
691 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$786/month
660 Sq Ft
Midtown Wichita
$816/month
663 Sq Ft
Crestview Heights
$838/month
663 Sq Ft
Sunflower
$844/month
606 Sq Ft
East Wichita
$854/month
643 Sq Ft
Prairie Hills
$871/month
679 Sq Ft
Beacon Village
$871/month
679 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
$1,920/month
762 Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,436/month
709 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,331/month
762 Sq Ft
Northwest Wichita
$1,184/month
764 Sq Ft
Northeast K-96
$1,040/month
770 Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,028/month
702 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,017/month
528 Sq Ft
West Wichita
$896/month
654 Sq Ft
Prairie Hills
$871/month
679 Sq Ft
Beacon Village
$871/month
679 Sq Ft

Which Wichita neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Wichita
$1,028/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Wichita
$1,436/month
709 Sq Ft
West Wichita
$896/month
654 Sq Ft
Southeast Wichita
$786/month
660 Sq Ft
East Wichita
$854/month
643 Sq Ft
Southwest Wichita
$773/month
691 Sq Ft
Delano
$1,920/month
762 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,331/month
762 Sq Ft
North Central
$590/month
671 Sq Ft
Midtown Wichita
$816/month
663 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 $851, you’ll want to make about $2,836 per month or $34,032 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 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wichita is 34.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $613 - $1,259. 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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Wichita, KS

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

Use the tool below to compare Wichita, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

North Central

Wichita, KS

Delano

Wichita, KS

Studio
$643/month
$1,322/month
One Bedroom
$667/month
$1,564/month
Two Bedroom
$565/month
$1,767/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,650/month
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225 Sycamore

225 N Sycamore St,
Wichita, KS 67203

$1,253 - $6,364

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SunSTONE at Fox Ridge

3312-3540 N Maize Rd,
Wichita, KS 67205

$1,177 - $1,616 Total Monthly Price

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The Avante

7400 W 37th Rd,
Wichita, KS 67205

$1,295 - $1,778 Total Monthly Price

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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