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Wichita, KS

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A cultural oasis on the Great Plains

Affordable Bike-Friendly Historic College Baseball Basketball Sports Stadium Arts Artistic Breweries Airport Military Parks

Although fairly isolated on the prairies of Kansas, Wichita is a thriving cultural and economic hub for the region, with all the energy and excitement you’d expect from a city of its size. Much of the artistic and cultural action can be found in Old Town, the former warehouse district whose refurbished historic buildings now house a collective of hip and trendy shops, galleries, performance venues, cafes, and bars.

The calendar is packed with special events in Wichita, from regular happenings like the popular farmers’ market, to massive community celebrations like the Wichita River Festival, to more niche events like the Tallgrass Film Festival in the fall. Aviation events are especially popular, with exhibitions like the Wichita Flight Festival and the McConnell Air Force Base Open House an Airshow earning the city its nickname: the Air Capital of the World.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wichita, KS is $591 for a studio, $800 for one bedroom, $1,007 for two bedrooms, and $1,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wichita has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$800/month
665 Sq Ft
House
$1,343/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,007/month
812 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,595/month
1,355 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wichita, KS is 11.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wichita is 32.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $591 - $1,227. You can expect to pay 3.5% less for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

294 Students

10
out of 10

Wheatland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

8
out of 10

Circle Greenwich Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

332 Students

7
out of 10

Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

206 Students

7
out of 10

Oatville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

6
out of 10

Maize South Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

549 Students

7
out of 10

Robinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

739 Students

6
out of 10

Allison Traditional Magnet Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

557 Students

6
out of 10

Christa McAuliffe Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

863 Students

5
out of 10

Brooks Magnet Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

534 Students

5
out of 10

Maize South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

8
out of 10

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,295 Students

3
out of 10

Campus High Haysville

Public

Grades 9-12

1,893 Students

3
out of 10

Northwest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,416 Students

3
out of 10

Education Imagine Academy

Public

Grades K-12

520 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pawnee Prairie Park
  • Brownthrush Park
  • Meadows Park
  • Swanson Park
  • Sunset Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.