Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Wamego, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Wamego

$1,225/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wamego is $1,225 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wamego

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wamego rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wamego, KS

Average rent prices in Wamego have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Wamego, KS

Rent prices in Wamego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wamego is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Wamego run $779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$720

-

7%

1 bedroom

$779

16%

34%

2 bedroom

$975

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,400

4%

91%

4 bedroom

$2,200

6%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$720

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$779

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

91%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wamego, 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.

How does rent in Wamego, KS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wamego and Abilene by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wamego

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$970
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wamego, KS is 26% higher than the median rent in Abilene, KS.

Discover rentals in Wamego, KS

1013 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wamego

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,090

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Wamego, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Wamego rental market.

How much is rent in Wamego?

The average rent in Wamego is $1,225 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wamego?

Average rent prices in Wamego have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Wamego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wamego is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wamego?

To comfortably afford rent in Wamego, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/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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