> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Wichita, KS: Figures by Source and Size - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-wichita-ks/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:22:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T07:19:01.000Z - Description: Published average rents for Wichita, KS range from about $748 to $1,275 a month, depending on the data source and how it is measured. Two-bedroom figures and national comparisons give a clearer budget picture. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Wichita KS, rent prices, rental market, renting, #gce-df78d182 Average rent in Wichita, KS falls between $748 and $1,275 a month across the published figures, so the answer depends on which number you read. [\[1\]](https://www.apartmentadvisor.com/market-reports/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/wichita-ks/?ref=josetijam.com) Related reading: [Average Rent in Bridgeport CT: What Renters Pay in 2026](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-bridgeport-ct/). Most of the middle figures sit near $975 to $1,000 a month, so that range is a reasonable starting point for your budget. [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com)[\[4\]](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com) The spread comes from different data sources, collection dates and unit types, not from one wrong figure. Before you compare two numbers, check that they measure the same thing. This article explains where each figure comes from, how Wichita compares with the national average, and how to match a number to the home size you need. To go further, see [Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ: What the Numbers Mean](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-jersey-city-nj/). ## Why do Wichita rent figures disagree from one site to another? The figures differ mainly because each site averages a different group of rentals and publishes at a different time. Each number is one site's average, so compare them with care before you set a budget. Scope is the first difference. RentCafe's figure is for an apartment [\[5\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ks/wichita/?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper's is too [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com). An apartment-only average leaves out houses and other rentals, so it can sit above or below a figure that covers every unit type. Some figures do not say which unit types they include, which makes them hard to match against a listing. Timing is the second difference. RentCafe compares its current average with the year before, a 2.75% increase [\[5\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ks/wichita/?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper's figure is also a year-over-year comparison [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com). To compare like with like, follow one source over time, or compare sources only for the same bedroom count. Mixing a Zillow average with a Zumper trend tells you little about whether rents are rising. ![A person at a kitchen table compares several rental listings on a laptop screen, with a notepad and coffee mug beside them.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=person%20comparing%20rental%20listings%20on%20a%20laptop%20at%20home&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does a two-bedroom apartment cost in Wichita? A two-bedroom apartment in Wichita averages $1,007 a month, according to the Greater Wichita Partnership [\[6\]](https://greaterwichitapartnership.org/live-work/cost-of-living?ref=josetijam.com). Start from that figure if you need two bedrooms, because it describes one unit size rather than the whole market. Apartment Advisor breaks its Wichita rent data down by number of bedrooms [\[1\]](https://www.apartmentadvisor.com/market-reports/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com). Find the row that matches your household and compare that number, not the citywide figure, with your budget. The citywide figure mixes every unit size together, so it rarely fits one household. Smaller homes sit below the citywide average, and family-size homes sit above it. A studio or one-bedroom budget should therefore come in under the citywide figure, while a three-bedroom budget should come in over it. Use the bedroom row that fits you, not the middle number. Then add the other monthly costs they expect to pay, such as utilities, on top of rent. This keeps the budget tied to the unit they will actually rent. If it asks less, compare it with other listings in the same neighborhood so you know whether the lower price holds up. ![Bright living room of a two-bedroom apartment with a gray sofa, dining table, and large window overlooking a quiet street.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=two-bedroom%20apartment%20living%20room%20with%20large%20window&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How does Wichita rent compare with the national average? Wichita's average rent is well below the national average, according to Apartments.com. For you, that means a typical Wichita rent is roughly half the national figure, though the exact gap depends on the source. ### Treat the gap as a direction, not an exact number It is not a precise measurement of the difference you would pay. A small change in method or date could shift the percentage. For example, if you are deciding between Wichita and a higher-cost city, the useful takeaway is that Wichita rents run far lower on this measure. You should not promise yourself exactly half the rent. ### Compare figures from the same source When you compare Wichita with the national average, use one source for both numbers. Mixing a Wichita figure from one site with a national figure from another can distort the gap, even when each number looks reasonable on its own. Here is how to apply that. Pull both the city and national figures from the same page, then compare them. That keeps the method, unit mix and date consistent, so the difference reflects the market rather than the source. ## Are Wichita rents rising or falling? Whether Wichita rents are rising depends on which source you read. Two sites report a yearly change in opposite directions, and a third shows only a one-month move. RentCafe reports the average Wichita apartment rent at $968, up 2.75% from $943 a year earlier. [\[5\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ks/wichita/?ref=josetijam.com) If you are comparing this with a lease signed last year, that increase is the figure to use for the year-over-year direction. Zumper reports a different direction. Its average is $975, down 1% from the previous year. [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com) Because one yearly figure rose and the other fell, you cannot say with confidence that Wichita rents went up or down over the past year. Redfin reports a smaller, shorter move. Its average was $999 last month, down $5 month over month. [\[4\]](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com) None of these figures predicts future rent. Treat the changes as a record of past movement, not a forecast of what you will pay next year. ## How should you use these numbers in your own rental search? Start with the number of bedrooms you need, then look for a figure at that size instead of the citywide average. A studio and a three-bedroom home rent for very different amounts, so one citywide number cannot tell you what your search will cost. Apartment Advisor organizes its Wichita rental prices by number of bedrooms, so you can pull the row that matches your household [\[1\]](https://www.apartmentadvisor.com/market-reports/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com). Greater Wichita Partnership also publishes a rent figure specifically for two-bedroom apartments, which gives you a second reference point for that size [\[6\]](https://greaterwichitapartnership.org/live-work/cost-of-living?ref=josetijam.com). Next, check the neighborhood rent page on Redfin, because rents can differ from one part of the city to another [\[4\]](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com). Redfin's Wichita page is organized by neighborhood, so you can compare the areas on your shortlist rather than using one figure for the whole city [\[4\]](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com). Then compare a few real listings in those neighborhoods. A published average is a summary, and the unit you find may rent above or below it. Pick three or four listings with your bedroom count and note their asking rents to see a realistic range. Finally, use the most recent figure you can find and write down the date it was reported. A figure from last month and one from a year ago measure different periods, so the date tells you how current the number is. Use only figures from the same source when you compare them. ## What is a realistic rent budget for Wichita? Zumper's current average for an apartment is $975 [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com), and Redfin's average for last month was $999 [\[4\]](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com). Both are citywide averages, so they show the middle of the market, not every unit. If you need a specific size, use the bedroom-specific figure instead. The Greater Wichita Partnership puts rental costs for two-bedroom apartments at $1,007 a month [\[6\]](https://greaterwichitapartnership.org/live-work/cost-of-living?ref=josetijam.com), which is a closer budget for a family than the citywide number. Compare figures only when they come from the same source and period. Next, pick the bedroom count you need, find one current figure for it, and build your budget from that. ## Sources 1. [Average rent in Wichita, Rental Market Data](https://www.apartmentadvisor.com/market-reports/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Average Rental Price in Wichita, KS](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/wichita-ks/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Average Rent in Wichita, KS and Rent Price Trends](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/wichita-ks?ref=josetijam.com) 4. [Average rent in Wichita, KS & rental prices by neighborhood](https://www.redfin.com/city/19878/KS/Wichita/rental-market?ref=josetijam.com) 5. [Average Rent in Wichita, KS](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ks/wichita/?ref=josetijam.com) 6. [Cost of Living | Live & Work](https://greaterwichitapartnership.org/live-work/cost-of-living?ref=josetijam.com)