
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mead Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $400 (64 Rentals)
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Biscayne Apartments

Holly Park Apartments

221 W Gilbert St

634 S Hydraulic St

Sandstone Apartments

The Elms Apartments

1801-1803 S Grove St

642 S Hydraulic St

644 S Hydraulic St
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2945-2949 S Hydraulic Ave

Riverwalk

4011 E Whitney Ln, Unit 4011 E Whitney

804 S Terrace Dr

806 S Terrace Dr

Sierra

2952 S Bunker Hl Dr

5106 E New Jersey Dr

Skyline Apartments

632 S Hydraulic St
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1247 S Ellis St

369 E Marion Ct

The Arnold Apartments

1225 S Pattie St

2623 Fees S

Main Street Residences

Pine Creek Apartments

South Creek Apartments

Sunrise Park Apartments

Parklane Gardens Apartments
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Market Street Studios

Park Vista Apartments

Bentley Square Apartments

Cedar Point

Wildwood

Parklane Apartments

Pinecrest Village

708 S Ida St

1537 S Water St

939 S Market St
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Santa Fe Apartments

Watson Park

Acosta Oaks

Willow Grove Apartments

1255 S Main St

Chalet Apartments

2638 E Grail St

2434 E Harry St

847 S Pershing

828 S Water St
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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 | $752 | $460 | $1,160 |
| Mead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $520 | $1,505 |
| Mead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $927 | $535 | $1,660 |
| Mead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,001 | $800 | $1,179 |
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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. Riverwalk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $634. 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 |
| Riverwalk | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $634 |
| 400 S Hydraulic St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Sierra | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| The Arnold Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $779 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | 2/1.00 - WD | 2BR,1BA | $782 |
| South Creek Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $800 |
| Spaghetti Works Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Willows | 2/1.00 - WD ( PR ) | 2BR,1BA | $916 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mead, KS
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mead area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Golf Park in the in the Southeast Wichita neighborhood starting from $979. The second greatest value Mead apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at South Creek Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| South Creek Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Willows | 2/1.00 - WD ( PR ) | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | 2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 400 S Hydraulic St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Sierra | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Riverwalk | A1R Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Elms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Spaghetti Works Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mead Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mead Apartment is $585 at The Elms Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mead is starting from $775 at The Elms Apartments.
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