Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wichita Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Legacy Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Square

426 N Topeka StWichita, KS 67202
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The Commodore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Commodore

222 E Elm StWichita, KS 67214
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The Shirkmere
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Shirkmere

256 N Topeka StWichita, KS 67202
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The Renfro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renfro

612 E Douglas AveWichita, KS 67202
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Zelman Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zelman Lofts

600-602 E Douglas AveWichita, KS 67202
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The LUX
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The LUX

120 E 1st St NWichita, KS 67202
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Downtown Wichita, Wichita, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wichita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wichita area of Wichita, KS is a Studio unit found at Water's Edge priced from $535. The Arnold Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wichita apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio,1BA$535
The Arnold Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Village Park at Barclay SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Villa Del Mar Apartments1x1 FP 6901BR,1BA$735
Hi Tone LoftsSB1-Studio/One bathStudio,1BA$839
Spaghetti Works ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
The Flats 3241 Bed 1 Bath LN1BR,1BA$925
Innes Station1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Pinnacle Lofts1 BD Loft1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wichita, KS

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wichita area is the $0.70 price per square foot 923 W Douglas Ave Model at 923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Wichita apartment is the 434 N Topeka Ave Model at 434 N Topeka Ave, Unit 434 starting at $740 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Delano District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wichita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A923 W Douglas Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.70
434 N Topeka Ave, Unit 434434 N Topeka Ave1BR,1BA$0.62
Dumont at DelanoThe Diamond2BR,2BA$1.45
Innes Station2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
The Finn Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
The Flats 3241 Bed 1 Bath LN1BR,1BA$1.30
Corner 3651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Villa Del Mar Apartments1x1 FP 6901BR,1BA$1.07
Village Park at Barclay SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio ,1BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas including Downtown Wichita, Wichita, and the greater Wichita area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wichita Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wichita?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wichita is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wichita?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wichita is Water's Edge which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Downtown Wichita costs $3,022.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Wichita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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