Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Wichita, KS from $425 (14 Rentals)

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2909 Oliver Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2909 Oliver Apartments

2909 N Oliver StWichita, KS 67220
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Dwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell Apartments

1717 N Vassar StWichita, KS 67208
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Aero
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aero

2324 N Pinecrest StWichita, KS 67220
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Seventeenth Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Seventeenth Apartments

3607 E 17th St NWichita, KS 67208
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Altitude Wichita
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altitude Wichita

4910 E 21st StWichita, KS 67208
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Seventeen60
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seventeen60

1760 N Gentry StWichita, KS 67208
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The Flats at WSU
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at WSU

4105 E Mike Oatman DrWichita, KS 67208
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Fairmount Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Flats

1728 Fairmount StWichita, KS 67208
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James3+ 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 $595.

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 $977.

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 623 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 $742 which is $235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wichita.

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Wichita Student Housing Guide: An Expert's Guide to Finding Your Perfect College Apartment

Written by: James Jordan

One great thing about Wichita is the housing options. There are plenty of new high-rise apartments with all the latest amenities, and 100-plus-year-old houses loaded with more character than luxury.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.