
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $300 (61 Rentals)
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1935-1935 N Waco Ave

1219 N Fairview Ave

207 S Clarence St

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Magnolia Woods

321 S Osage St, Unit 2

1001 S Topeka St

815 S Emporia St, Unit 212

824 S Water St

The Arnold Apartments
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Renata View Apartments

Village Park at Barclay Square

1660-1660 N Payne Ave

423 N Emporia Ave

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Morgans Landing Apartments

457 N Gordon St

244 N Vine St

Twin Rivers Apartments

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The Terra at 3600

Villa Del Mar Apartments

The National

Main Street Residences

Villa West

Stratford West Apartments

Lux Off Riverwalk

Marina Point Apartments

HiTone Lofts

154 N Topeka St
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Spaghetti Works Apartments

1713 N Arkansas Ave

The Flats 324

Mullen Court Apartments

Riviera Plaza Apartments

Wren’s Landing

Legacy Square

Sheridan West Townhouses

Market Street Studios
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The Shirkmere

The Commodore

Market Street Lofts

Harvest Apartments

Inter-Faith Villa Courts
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Riverside, Wichita, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $950 | $535 | $2,750 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,118 | $545 | $4,049 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $780 | $5,874 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,375 | $1,850 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $3,365 | $3,757 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside 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 Riverside apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water's Edge | A1-A1CA | Studio,1BA | $535 |
| The Arnold Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Village Park at Barclay Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Morgans Landing Apartments | Robin | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Indian Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Magnolia Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Terra at 3600 | Classic One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Mt. Carmel Village Apartments | The Olympus | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments | 1x1 FP 690 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Main Street Residences | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, KS
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Marina Point Apartments in the in the West Wichita neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Innes Station starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Delano District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Point Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Innes Station | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Twin Lakes Apartments | 1 Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Twin Rivers Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Villa Del Mar Apartments | 1x1 FP 690 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Mt. Carmel Village Apartments | The Olympus | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Village Park at Barclay Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Magnolia Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Indian Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Water's Edge | A1-A1CA | Studio ,1BA | $1.14 |
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Best Local Schools in Riverside, Wichita, KS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Water's Edge which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $3,365.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $1,108 which is $2,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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