How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Wichita?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Wichita market averaged 1,548 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 22% from a year earlier and up 89% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Wichita?

An average Wichita listing earns $23K/year. High-performing listings earn $46K, while low-performing listings earn $8K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Wichita?

Median Wichita home prices by size are 1-bedroom $79K, 2-bedroom $147K, 3-bedroom $218K, and 4+ bedroom $286K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Wichita?

Average occupancy in Wichita is 37%, producing RevPAR of $49 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Wichita?

Rules vary across Wichita. Wichita: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business licensing and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Hutchinson: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Subject to basic business licensing and residential zoning compliance. Light enforcement. Salina: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations in place. General zoning and business license rules apply. Minimal active enforcement of STR activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Wichita Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Wichita Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Wichita?

RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Wichita?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+39%), Internet (+29%), Bbq (+27%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Wichita?

Average daily rate in Wichita is $161, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Wichita?

Guests in Wichita book an average of 28 days in advance. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Wichita?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 46% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Wichita, KS

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Annual revenue (actual)

$26.2k

12 mo avg

↑3%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

43%

12 mo avg

↓4%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$152

12 mo avg

↑13%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

15.6%

Current potential

↓0.6 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

28 days

12 mo avg

↑0 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$52

12 mo avg

↓2%

from prior 12 mo

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Wichita Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Wichita, KS market

Compare 11 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Wichita, KS rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Central Wichita	$26.5K 243 listings	20.1% 243 listings
2.Great Bend & Ellinwood	$23.1K 25 listings	19.2% 25 listings
3.Salina & Saline County	$23.5K 60 listings	15.9% 60 listings
4.West Wichita & Western Suburbs	$38.2K 68 listings	15.5% 68 listings
5.Hutchinson	$17.2K 55 listings	15.1% 55 listings
6.East Wichita & East Metro	$31.1K 70 listings	14.6% 70 listings
7.Newton & Harvey County	$21.2K 29 listings	13.9% 29 listings
8.McPherson & Lindsborg	$28.8K 35 listings	13.7% 35 listings
9.North Wichita & Northern Suburbs	$29.7K 35 listings	13.6% 35 listings
10.Central-West Kansas Countryside	$19.2K 20 listings	12.8% 20 listings
11.South Wichita & Southern Suburbs	$26.2K 50 listings	12.4% 50 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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