What is the average apartment size in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS?

The average size for a Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS apartment is 734 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Wichita?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Wichita is $966 per month, a 2.49% increase from last year’s average of $942.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Wichita?

In Downtown Wichita, studios rent for $655 per month, one-bedroom units average $929 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,197 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,730 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Wichita?

The typical apartment in Downtown Wichita offers about 734 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Wichita?

Studio apartments in Downtown Wichita average 446 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 676 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,004 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,847 sq. ft.

Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Wichita?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Wichita ranges from to per month, with 68% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Wichita?

In Downtown Wichita, 88% of households rent while 12% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Wichita is $966, a 2.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $942.

Studio Apartments at $655 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $929, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,197 offer 1,004 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,847 sq ft) for $1,730, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$966	734 sq. ft.
Studio	$655	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$929	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,197	1,004 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,730	1,847 sq. ft.

Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS have increased by 2.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $942 to $966.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS (68%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS?

1,302 or 88% of the households in Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS are renter-occupied while 185 or 12% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Wichita?

Edgewood $609/month

Mead $707/month

Beverley Manor $711/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $947/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Wichita?

Fairmont $1,186/month

Ridge Port $1,210/month

Delano $1,487/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Wichita, KS By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Delano	$1,487
Ridge Port	$1,210
Fairmont	$1,186
Northeast K-96	$1,061
Westlink	$1,045
Woodlawn Place	$1,015
Spinnaker Coves	$970
Eastridge	$968
Downtown Wichita	$966
Cherry Creek Hills	$860
Benjamin Hills	$860
Sunnybrook One	$852
Cedar Lakes Village	$843
Central Heights - Whispering Pines Estates	$823
Hedgewood	$792
Indian Hills Riverbend	$778
Sunflower	$771
Southwest Village	$758
Historic Midtown	$748
Southwest Wichita	$746
La Placita Park	$732
Beverley Manor	$711
Mead	$707
Edgewood	$609

Wichita | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Wichita is 12% higher than in Benjamin Hills

$966

Downtown Wichita rent is the same as Wichita average

Average Rent $966

$860

Benjamin Hills rent is 11% lower than Wichita average

Average Rent $860

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Wichita apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.