Studio Apartment Rent in Wichita, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wichita, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,146 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wichita
Compare Wichita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita (this page) | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City | $750 |
| 7 | Salina | $750 |
| 8 | Park City | $760 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,550 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,090 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,050 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 14 | Topeka | $828 |
| 15 | Derby | $780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wichita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City, KS | 5.8 mi | $760 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Derby, KS | 11.4 mi | $780 | +$38 (+5%) |
| Newton, KS | 26.8 mi | $640 | $-102 (-14%) |
| Hutchinson, KS | 48.1 mi | $680 | $-62 (-8%) |
| Salina, KS | 81.9 mi | $750 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Emporia, KS | 91.8 mi | $600 | $-142 (-19%) |
| Enid, OK | 94.9 mi | $750 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Junction City, KS | 95.9 mi | $750 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Stillwater, OK | 109.4 mi | $805 | +$63 (+8%) |
| Bartlesville, OK | 114.8 mi | $730 | $-12 (-2%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 116.3 mi | $870 | +$128 (+17%) |
| Guthrie, OK | 126.4 mi | $770 | +$28 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Wichita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wichita?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wichita, Kansas is $742 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,146.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wichita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,680 ($2,473/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wichita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wichita's studio median of $742 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wichita rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Wichita ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wichita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newton ($640), Hutchinson ($680), Emporia ($600).