
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mead Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Holly Park Apartments

1629 Crowley

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1421 E Lincoln St

1423 E Lincoln St

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Sandstone Apartments

1608 Luther E
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2945-2949 S Hydraulic Ave

The Elms Apartments

2207 S Minneapolis St

Skyline Apartments

1446 S Water St

River Walk Apartments

1114 S Emporia St

2625 Fees S
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The Willows

3713 E Ross Pkwy

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Mead, Wichita, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Studio Apartments | $751 | $450 | $950 |
| Mead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $909 | $500 | $1,355 |
| Mead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $625 | $1,530 |
| Mead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $800 | $1,450 |
| Mead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Mead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mead area of Wichita, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Elms Apartments priced from $585. Skyline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Mead apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| Skyline Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
| River Walk Apartments | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| Main Street Residences | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Willows | REDUCED RENT!! 2 Bedroom equipped with Washer a... | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Arnold Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | 2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| Golf Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mead, KS
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mead area is the $0.70 price per square foot Townhome Model at Southfield and Oliver Court in the in the Southeast Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Mead apartment is the 2x2 Model at Golf Park starting at $899 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Southeast Wichita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield and Oliver Court | Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Golf Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Willows | REDUCED RENT!! 2 Bedroom equipped with Washer a... | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Equipped with Washer and Dryer; High... | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| College Hill Flats | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| The Finn Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| River Walk Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Skyline Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Elms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mead is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mead?
The cheapest apartment in Mead is The Elms Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Mead costs $1,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mead?
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 6 regular apartments in Mead 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 Mead?
Cheap apartments in Mead have an average cost of $103 which is $1,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mead.
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