Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Wichita, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wichita, KS rent rose 3.7% year over year to a current median of $975/month. Despite this yearly increase, rents fell 2.6% month over month, showing some recent softening in the market.
Vs. national rents
Wichita rents run roughly 50% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, placing the city among the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The total rental inventory is 424 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Wichita rent for about $595/month, 1-bedrooms around $736/month, and 2-bedrooms near $900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,700/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,300/month compared to $839/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Falcon Falls rents fell 65.5% year over year to $915/month across 20 rentals, and Glen dropped 63.4% to $1,025/month with 21 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.7% rent increase, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Wichita
$975/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wichita is $975 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wichita
424
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wichita rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wichita, KS
Average rent prices in Wichita have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, KS
Rent prices in Wichita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wichita is $839, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Wichita run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $595 | 1% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $736 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Delano | $850 | |
Historic Midtown | $697 | |
Mccormick | $937 | |
North Central | $850 | |
South Area | $920 | |
South Central | $795 | |
South City | $869 | |
South Seneca | $1,395 | |
Southwest Wichita | $883 | |
Sunflower | $900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $839 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$736
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Sunflower
Average rent
$900
Historic Midtown
Average rent
$697
Southwest Wichita
Average rent
$883
South Central
Average rent
$795
South Seneca
Average rent
$1,395
South City
Average rent
$869
North Central
Average rent
$850
Mccormick
Average rent
$937
South Area
Average rent
$920
Delano
Average rent
$850
Apartments
Average rent
$839
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wichita and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wichita
50%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wichita, KS is 23% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,269
29%$1,545
19%$1,495
4%$1,550
2%$1,195
16%$1,529
8%$1,295
3%$1,300
1%$1,050
41%$1,300
9%$1,350
$967
31%Cost of living in Wichita, KS
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 & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 34% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Wichita, KS
26m ago
1514 E 3rd St N, Wichita, KS 67214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$475–$850
Apartment for rent
26m ago
5323 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67218
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$500–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Wichita
1940 S Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
550 Nims, Wichita, KS 67203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$595–$723
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wichita
3554 N Tyler Ct #1, Wichita, KS 67205
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wichita
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
8449 W 37th Ct N, Wichita, KS 67205
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2023 N Broadmoor Ave, Wichita, KS 67206
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$864–$5,145
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
13h ago
Verified
4141 South Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67217
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$497–$727
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
550 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$800
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
8405 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$769–$979
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8510 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$1,429
Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
2901 N Governeour St, Wichita, KS 67226
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,395
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
4141 South Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67217
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$497–$727
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
999 N Silver Springs Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$754–$1,084
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8406 East Harry Street, Wichita, KS 67207
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2720 South Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67217
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$595–$758
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
550 Nims, Wichita, KS 67203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$595–$723
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
1d ago
Verified
400 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$450–$753
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wichita, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Wichita rental market.
How much is rent in Wichita?
The average rent in Wichita is $975 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wichita?
Average rent prices in Wichita have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Wichita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wichita is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wichita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wichita are Historic Midtown ($697/mo), South Central ($795/mo), and North Central ($850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wichita?
To comfortably afford rent in Wichita, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wichita?
Wichita's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $930 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this mid-sized Kansas 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).