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Average Rent in Wichita, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Wichita, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,049/mo
▼ 3.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$805/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Wichita, KS
Compare average rent across Wichita, KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | $1,459 | $600 | 1 | 11 |
| Wichita 67202 | $1,282 | $825 | 2 | 38 |
| Riverside | $843 | $755 | 2 | 8 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wichita, KS?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Wichita, KS is $1,049 per month across 5 apartment communities and 12 available units. Rents have decreased $41 (3.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Indian Hills Apartment Homes starting at $805/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,049/mo.
Prices range from $805 to $1,600 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Wichita, KS Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Wichita, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Wichita, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Apartment Homes | $805/mo | $830/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Wichita Rentals Property Management & Leasing | $825/mo | $968/mo | 4 | 3.3 |
| Morgans Landing Apartments | $885/mo | $923/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Cedar Mills Property Management | $1,020/mo | $1,060/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
| ReNew Wichita | $1,495/mo | $1,548/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Wichita, KS Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wichita, KS
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$42,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,049/mo.
Comfortable income
$50,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($805/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Wichita, KS is $63,072 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wichita, KS
Overall prices in Wichita, KS runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Wichita, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,049 |
| Utilities | $284 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $676 |
| Healthcare | $330 |
| Other goods and services | $528 |
| Estimated total | $3,388/mo |
Population
396,488
Median household income
$63,072
Census median rent
$960/mo
Rent as % of income
27.5%
Median age
35.7
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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