← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Wichita, KS, over the past three years
Rent in Wichita, KS
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,158
1-year change
+4.2%
3-year change
+12.2%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.2%
Rents in Wichita rose +4.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Wichita, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,158 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,156 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,151 |
| May 2026 | $1,146 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,143 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,134 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,126 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,117 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,118 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,118 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,119 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,116 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,111 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,103 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,094 |
| May 2025 | $1,091 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,088 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,086 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,081 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,078 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,074 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,074 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,075 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,077 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,076 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,074 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,071 |
| May 2024 | $1,069 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,061 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,056 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,051 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,043 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,038 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,032 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,037 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,038 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,032 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,490 |
City typical rent × KS bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 67202 | $1,277 | – |
| 67203 | $1,257 | +5.5% |
| 67204 | $1,359 | – |
| 67205 | $1,501 | +0.8% |
| 67206 | $1,103 | +3.5% |
| 67207 | $1,109 | +6.4% |
| 67208 | $1,136 | +5.8% |
| 67209 | $1,262 | – |
| 67210 | $1,407 | – |
| 67211 | $968 | +5.4% |
| 67212 | $1,065 | +4.8% |
| 67213 | $973 | +3.7% |
| 67214 | $870 | +5.7% |
| 67216 | $1,073 | +2.8% |
| 67217 | $1,194 | +5.6% |
| 67218 | $1,151 | +6.2% |
| 67220 | $1,623 | – |
| 67226 | $1,230 | +3.7% |
| 67235 | $1,633 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Wichita
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Wichita, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.8% to +6.4%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.