Average Rent in Wichita Falls, TX (2026)

Typical asking rent in Wichita Falls is $1,250. Across the 6 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,024 to $1,802, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,250
Average rent
$1,313
Lowest ZIP
$1,024
Highest ZIP
$1,802

Rent by ZIP code in Wichita Falls

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
76310Wichita County$1,802+44%
76302Wichita County$1,497+20%
76306Wichita County$1,263+1%
76308Wichita County$1,236-1%
76309Wichita County$1,056-16%
76301Wichita County$1,024-18%

Rent by bedroom count in Wichita Falls

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Wichita County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$839+1.0%
1 bedroom$949+2.6%
2 bedroom$1,145+0.8%
3 bedroom$1,542-0.7%
4 bedroom$1,740-1.1%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Wichita Falls?

Typical rent across Wichita County is $1,346 as of August 2026. That is up 7.6% from a year earlier and up 32.9% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Wichita CountyChange
2021$1,039+11.4%
2022$1,138+9.6%
2023$1,207+6.0%
2024$1,232+2.0%
2025$1,270+3.1%
2026 (through August)$1,346+6.0%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Wichita Falls rent questions

What is the average rent in Wichita Falls, TX?
Typical asking rent in Wichita Falls is $1,250 a month as of July 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,024 to $1,802.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Wichita Falls?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Wichita County is $1,145 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $949 and a three bedroom is $1,542. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Wichita Falls?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Wichita County is $1,346 as of August 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Wichita Falls?
ZIP 76301 has the lowest typical asking rent in Wichita Falls at $1,024 a month, compared with $1,250 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Wichita Falls?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Wichita Falls rent of $1,250, that is about $3,750 a month, or $45,000 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Wichita Falls sits in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area.

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Would a rental in Wichita Falls cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Wichita Falls median rent of $1,250 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.