Wichita, KS Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,146
1-year change
+4.6%
$50/mo
5-year change
+32.6%
$282/mo
10-year change
+59.6%
$428/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Wichita

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$714/mo0.0%
2016$724/mo+1.4%+1.4%
2017$736/mo+1.7%+3.1%
2018$744/mo+1.1%+4.2%
2019$763/mo+2.6%+6.9%
2020$791/mo+3.7%+10.8%
2021$845/mo+6.8%+18.3%
2022$924/mo+9.3%+29.4%
2023$987/mo+6.8%+38.2%
2024$1,036/mo+5.0%+45.1%
2025$1,086/mo+4.8%+52.1%
2026$1,118/mo+2.9%+56.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Wichita changed since 2015?

Median rent in Wichita, KS was $707 in 2015-01 and is $1,146 as of 2026-06 — a change of $439 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 +32.6% ($282 per month). The current median is $1,146.

What has rent in Wichita done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Wichita, KS has changed +59.6% ($428 per month). It is now $1,146.

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

Year over year, median rent in Wichita, KS has increased +4.6% ($50/mo). Current median: $1,146.

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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.