Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS from $300 (220 Rentals)

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Central Park Apartments
$395 - $795
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$365 - $765
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$395 - $795
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Central Park Apartments

1516 E 3rd StWichita, KS 67214
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Sandstone Apartments
$555 - $690
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$555 - $690

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Sandstone Apartments

4825 Eastwood StWichita, KS 67218
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$620 - $650

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2619 W 15th St N

WichitaKS67203

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Kingsborough Apartments
$638 - $893
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$588 - $843
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$638 - $893
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Kingsborough Apartments

2720 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67217
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Central Park Village Apartments
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$675 - $745
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$630 - $700
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$675 - $745
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Central Park Village Apartments

1520 E 17th StWichita, KS 67214
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Wichita, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wichita, KS

Pricing Updated: 02/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wichita, KS area range in price from $395 to $5,746 with an overall median price of $1,747. The three Wichita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Millair at $550, Historic Midtown at $550, and Pleasant Valley at $495. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wichita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Millair$804$55025
Historic Midtown$837$55015
Pleasant Valley$885$49544
Southwest Village$899$60056
El Pueblo$927$49545
South City$949$45052
Southwest Wichita$975$45049
Fairmount$1,099$50013
Planeview United$1,099$45044
Falcon Falls$1,112$6767

Cheapest Available Wichita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wichita, KS is a Studio unit found at Central Park Apartments in the River Center neighborhood priced from $395. The Place Apartments in the Southeast Wichita neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $465. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wichita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$395
The Place ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$465
Amidon Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$495
Bridgewater2B-12BR,2BA$514
Woodlawn Park Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$525
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio,1BA$535
Student HousingI2BR,1BA$585
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
Valley View ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wichita area is the $0.86 price per square foot TH4 Model at Parkview Townhomes in the in the Northeast Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,408. The second greatest value Wichita apartment is the Townhome Model at Southfield and Oliver Court starting at $1,125 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Southeast Wichita 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.
Parkview TownhomesTH44BR,2BA$0.86
Southfield and Oliver CourtTownhome3BR,2BA$0.70
Parke East TownhomesAvailable for move in TODAY! Pets Welcome, 1,57...2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Sunnydale Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 60% Income Restricted3BR,2BA$0.60
Marina Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Golf Park2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Westborough Arms Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Villas on Rock2 Bed / 2 Bath Fireplace2BR,2BA$0.81
Morgans Landing ApartmentsMeadowlark2BR,1BA$0.91
Central Park Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.80

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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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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 $625.

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 $1,747.

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 1,060 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 $581 which is $1,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wichita.

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