Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Center 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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Carter Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carter Apartments

928 N Carter StWichita, KS 67203
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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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River Center, Wichita, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Center area of Wichita, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Central Park Apartments priced from $425. Water's Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $535. Here are the most affordable River Center apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central Park ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$425
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio,1BA$535
Village Park at Barclay SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Villa Del Mar Apartments1x1 FP 6901BR,1BA$735
Main Street Residences0 Bedroom 1 BathroomAStudio,1BA$755
Lux Off RiverwalkLux - Beautiful Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$850
Pinnacle Lofts1 BD Loft1BR,1BA$895
Spaghetti Works ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Innes Station1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Corner 3651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Center, KS

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Center area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Finn Lofts in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value River Center apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Innes Station starting at $950 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Delano District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Finn Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Innes Station1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Colorado Derby LoftsC1BR,1BA$1.54
Corner 3651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Villa Del Mar Apartments1x1 FP 6901BR,1BA$1.07
Dumont at DelanoThe Homer1BR,1BA$1.64
Pinnacle Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Village Park at Barclay SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Water's EdgeA1-A1CAStudio ,1BA$1.14
Central Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.11

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Wichita, Kansas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Center is under $1,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Center?

The cheapest apartment in River Center is Central Park Apartments which is listed at $425, while the average apartment in River Center costs $3,463.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Center?

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 5 regular apartments in River Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Wichita

Written by: James Jordan

Wichita is a big city, it is remote and not on most people's radar when considering places to live. It should be. I have been knocking around the city for 25 years, and I have found it to be a gem.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.