Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wichita Falls, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wichita Falls, TX rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $69 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend since the trough in mid-2024.

  • Wichita Falls sits 49.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 164 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Wichita Falls start at $795/month, 1-bedroom units are $755/month, 2-bedrooms are $945/month, 3-bedrooms reach $1,280/month, and 4+ bedrooms rise to $2,100/month. This range reflects the variation renters face across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Wichita Falls

$995/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wichita Falls is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wichita Falls

164

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX

Average rent prices in Wichita Falls have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

Rent prices in Wichita Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wichita Falls is $849, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Wichita Falls run $755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$795

10%

25%

1 bedroom

$755

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$945

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,280

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,100

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,280

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wichita Falls, TX, 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 Wichita Falls, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wichita Falls and Altus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wichita Falls

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wichita Falls, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Altus, OK.

Cost of living in Wichita Falls, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% higher
Groceries3% lower
Health29% higher
Housing35% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities3% higher

Discover rentals in Wichita Falls, TX

2615 Colquit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

12m ago

House for rent in Wichita Falls

House for rent

1710 10th St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wichita Falls

1710 10th St #10, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1710 10th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wichita Falls

1710 10th St #4, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Lions Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Lions Court Apartments

1200 Thompson Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$994

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wichita Falls, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Wichita Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Wichita Falls?

The average rent in Wichita Falls is $995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wichita Falls?

Average rent prices in Wichita Falls have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Wichita Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wichita Falls is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wichita Falls?

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

When is the best time of year to rent in Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls, Texas offers affordable rental options with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month in 2025. Two-bedroom units average around $960 per month, providing good value for renters seeking additional space in this North Texas city.

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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