Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS from $300 (206 Rentals)

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Central Park Apartments
$425 - $850
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$395 - $820
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$30
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$425 - $850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Central Park Apartments

1516 E 3rd StWichita, KS 67214
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Sandstone Apartments
$560 - $750
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$560 - $750
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$560 - $750
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Sandstone Apartments

4825 Eastwood StWichita, KS 67218
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property at 1001 S Topeka St

$595 - $650

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1001 S Topeka St

WichitaKS67211

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River Walk Apartments
$634 - $769
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$569 - $704
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$65
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$634 - $769
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River Walk Apartments

2701 S Emporia StWichita, KS 67216
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Kingsborough Apartments
$638 - $905
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$588 - $855
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$50
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$638 - $905
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Kingsborough Apartments

2720 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67217
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The Arnold Apartments
$650 - $1,250
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$535 - $1,135
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$115
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$650 - $1,250
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The Arnold Apartments

333 E English StWichita, KS 67202
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Central Park Village
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$675
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$630
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$45
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$675
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Central Park Village

1520 E 17th StWichita, KS 67214
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Highland Square
$715
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$690
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$25
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$715
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7

Highland Square

1322 N Woodlawn StWichita, KS 67208
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Wichita, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wichita, KS

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wichita, KS area range in price from $425 to $6,021 with an overall median price of $1,686. The three Wichita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Historic Midtown at $550, Southwest Village at $638, and South City at $450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wichita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Historic Midtown$845$55012
Southwest Village$935$63837
South City$949$45038
East Front$972$42510
Northeast Millair$980$55024
Fairmount$1,099$50020
Hilltop$1,099$42545
Mead$1,099$45062
Planeview United$1,099$45043
Schweiter Mead$1,099$45078

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. Amidon Place Apartments in the West Wichita neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wichita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central Park ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$425
Amidon Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Bridgewater2B-12BR,2BA$514
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio,1BA$535
Woodlawn Park Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$550
Grandview ApartmentsI2BR,1BA$585
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
Valley View ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$625
River Walk ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wichita area is the $0.97 price per square foot 10878 West Dora Court Model at 10878 West Dora Court in the in the West Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,930. The second greatest value Wichita apartment is the AF2th3 Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $1,767 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the West 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.
10878 West Dora Court10878 West Dora Court3BR,1BA$0.97
Lakeside TownhomesAF2th33BR,3BA$0.91
Parke East Townhomes2 BD Small - (Partial renovated) - WD2BR,1.5BA$0.81
The VineyardsElizabeth2BR,2.5BA$0.91
The Ridge of Haysville3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
Pheasant Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Marina Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Golf Park2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Meadowlark ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$0.91
Villas on Rock1 Bed / 1 Bath Fireplace Balcony1BR,1BA$0.98

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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 $634.

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 $1,686.

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 896 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 $499 which is $1,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wichita.

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