Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Wichita Falls, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wichita Falls, TX rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $35 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $995/month in November 2024.

  • Wichita Falls rent is 50.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. This positions the city as a lower-cost rental market compared to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $400/month, 1-bedrooms for $770/month, 2-bedrooms for $962/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,825/month in Wichita Falls. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents fell 46.3% year over year and 4+ bedroom rents declined 27.0%, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.5%. These bedroom tiers show notable variation compared to the overall market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Wichita Falls

$950/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wichita Falls is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wichita Falls

148

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$400

30%

24%

1 bedroom

$770

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$962

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,295

7%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,825

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$400

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$770

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wichita Falls, TX is 3% lower 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

Wichita Falls Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Wichita Falls Lofts

3014 Seymour Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76309

1–2 beds

1 bath

$375–$900

Apartment for rent

Beautifully renovated apartments in Wichita Falls - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.6

Very good

Beautifully renovated apartments in Wichita Falls

1200 Ridgeway Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$765–$1,025

Apartment for rent

14h ago

8.3

Very good

Lincoln Heights {20220729}

1510 Nunneley Pl, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$850

Apartment for rent

2902 Avenue L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wichita Falls

MULTI_FAMILY - Wichita Falls, TX

2902 Avenue L, Wichita Falls, TX 76309

2 beds

0 baths

$775

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 $950 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wichita Falls?

Average rent prices in Wichita Falls have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Wichita Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wichita Falls is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $980 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 $38,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wichita Falls average around $750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $940/month.

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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