Wichita, KS Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,159
1-year change
+4.4%
$49/mo
5-year change
+28.8%
$259/mo
10-year change
+56.8%
$420/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Wichita

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$731/mo—0.0%
2016$739/mo+1.1%+1.1%
2017$754/mo+2.0%+3.1%
2018$761/mo+0.9%+4.1%
2019$781/mo+2.6%+6.8%
2020$810/mo+3.7%+10.8%
2021$864/mo+6.7%+18.2%
2022$947/mo+9.6%+29.5%
2023$1,011/mo+6.8%+38.3%
2024$1,058/mo+4.6%+44.7%
2025$1,086/mo+2.6%+48.6%
2026$1,141/mo+5.1%+56.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Wichita changed since 2015?

Median rent in Wichita, KS was $723 in 2015-01 and is $1,159 as of 2026-09 — a change of $436 per month over 11 years.

How much has Wichita rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Wichita, KS has changed +28.8% ($259 per month). The current median is $1,159.

What has rent in Wichita done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Wichita, KS has changed +56.8% ($420 per month). It is now $1,159.

Is rent in Wichita going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Wichita, KS has increased +4.4% ($49/mo). Current median: $1,159.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.