1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wichita, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wichita, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,146 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wichita
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wichita
Compare Wichita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $670 |
| 2 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 3 | Newton | $710 |
| 4 | Junction City | $750 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 6 | Salina | $760 |
| 7 | Wichita (this page) | $820 |
| 8 | Topeka | $832 |
| 9 | Park City | $840 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,510 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 14 | Derby | $860 |
| 15 | Park City | $840 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wichita.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City, KS | 5.8 mi | $840 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Derby, KS | 11.4 mi | $860 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Newton, KS | 26.8 mi | $710 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Hutchinson, KS | 48.1 mi | $755 | $-65 (-8%) |
| Salina, KS | 81.9 mi | $760 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Emporia, KS | 91.8 mi | $670 | $-150 (-18%) |
| Enid, OK | 94.9 mi | $755 | $-65 (-8%) |
| Junction City, KS | 95.9 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Stillwater, OK | 109.4 mi | $865 | +$45 (+5%) |
| Bartlesville, OK | 114.8 mi | $815 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 116.3 mi | $875 | +$55 (+7%) |
| Guthrie, OK | 126.4 mi | $830 | +$10 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wichita — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wichita?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wichita, Kansas is $820 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,146.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wichita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wichita expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wichita's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wichita rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Wichita ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wichita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Newton ($710), Hutchinson ($755), Salina ($760).