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3625 W 13th St NWichita, KS 67203
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$700 - $900

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Available Aug 27

417 N Walnut St

WichitaKS67203

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Wichita, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wichita, KS

Pricing Updated: 08/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wichita, KS area range in price from $425 to $6,981 with an overall median price of $1,004. The three Wichita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Uptown Wichita at $600, East Front at $685, and Historic Midtown at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wichita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Wichita$600$4257
East Front$685$4259
Historic Midtown$725$5509
Hilltop$800$42551
Planeview United$810$46050
South City$823$46050
Northeast Millair$830$51519
Southwest Wichita$832$46040
Southwest Village$842$64031
Mead$849$46054

Cheapest Available Wichita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wichita, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Central Park Apartments in the River Center neighborhood priced from $425. Grandview Apartments in the Northeast Wichita neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wichita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central Park ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$425
Grandview ApartmentsE1BR,$515
Amidon Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$525
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio,1BA$535
Woodlawn Park Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$550
RiverwalkStudioStudio,1BA$560
WSquareWest0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$575
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
Twin Rivers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wichita area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at 3548-3574 N Tyler Ct in the in the West Wichita neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Wichita apartment is the 923 W Douglas Ave Model at 923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A starting at $1,700 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Delano District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wichita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3548-3574 N Tyler Ct4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.88
923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A923 W Douglas Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.70
Clear Ridge Townhomes4 x 3.5 - South4BR,3.5BA$0.87
Parke East Townhomes LLC2 BD Small - (Partial renovated) - WD2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Broadstone Villas2BR/2BA - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$0.85
Marina Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
High Point East Apartment HomesOlympia2BR,1.5BA$0.93
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
6832 W Par Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Grandview ApartmentsE1BR,0.5BA$0.74

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Wichita Overview

The largest city in the great state of Kansas, Wichita boasts enough amenities, cultural hotspots and all-around fun that the city's continued popularity should should come as little surprise. Warm, welcoming and more than just a little bit country, apartments in Wichita have much to offer prospective new residents.

Why live in Wichita, KS?

A big city with small town charm, Wichita truly does represent the best in Kansas living. Far and away the strongest job market in the state, flush with exciting nightlife options, and a great place to raise a family, Wichita apartments are a fantastic option for those considering a move to the state.

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Wichita, KS Area Reviews

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James • 3+ years in Wichita

July 6, 2026

Wichita has a great cost of living, and is great for students attending local colleges. Nightlife and entertainment is solid. There is very little public transportation, and traffic is an issue at times. There's lots of parks to enjoy and it is very famly-friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wichita Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wichita?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wichita is under $640.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wichita?

The cheapest apartment in Wichita is Central Park Apartments which is listed at $425, while the average apartment in Wichita costs $1,004.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wichita?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 599 regular apartments in Wichita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wichita?

Cheap apartments in Wichita have an average cost of $711 which is $293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wichita.

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Wichita is a big city, it is remote and not on most people's radar when considering places to live. It should be. I have been knocking around the city for 25 years, and I have found it to be a gem.

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