Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Wichita State University, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Wichita

$995/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wichita is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wichita

491

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wichita rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wichita State University, KS

Average rent prices in Wichita have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wichita State University, KS

Rent prices in Wichita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wichita is $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Wichita run $752 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $961.

Listings

Studio

$595

-

9%

1 bedroom

$750

-

5%

2 bedroom

$950

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,395

-

8%

4 bedroom

$1,795

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$595

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wichita State University, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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Water's Edge

400 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67203

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$450–$753

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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1916 S Broadway Ave #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Wichita

Studio

1 bath

$450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1916 S Broadway Ave #48 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Wichita

Studio

1 bath

$450

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Kingsborough

2720 South Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67217

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$470–$758

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Wichita State University, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Wichita rental market.

How much is rent in Wichita?

The average rent in Wichita is $995 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wichita?

Average rent prices in Wichita have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Wichita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wichita is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wichita?

To comfortably afford rent in Wichita, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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