Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Wichita, KS from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Magnolia Lake Apartments
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$785 - $1,045
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Magnolia Lake Apartments

4141 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67217
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Cedar Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Point

1801-2031 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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Huntington Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Place

3915 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67217
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Watson Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watson Park

3030 S Old Lawrence RdWichita, KS 67217
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Eagle Trace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Trace Apartments

925 W 29th StWichita, KS 67217
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2443 S St. Clair St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2443 S St. Clair St

2443 S St. Clair StWichita, KS 67217
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Stonegate MHP
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate MHP

2201 E MacArthur RdWichita, KS 67216

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South Area, Wichita, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Area area of Wichita, KS is a Studio unit found at Biscayne Apartments priced from $500. River Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $560. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Biscayne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
River Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$560
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$640
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$779
Pine Creek Apartments2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD2BR,1BA$782
Magnolia Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$785
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$800
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$840
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, KS

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $0.95 price per square foot AF2th3 Model at Lakeside Townhomes in the in the West Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,858. The second greatest value South Area 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 South Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside TownhomesAF2th33BR,3BA$0.95
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$1.05
Pine Creek Apartments2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD2BR,1BA$0.95
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.01
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
River Walk ApartmentsA2R Plus1BR,1BA$1.18
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.32
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36
Biscayne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Area is at Biscayne Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Area Apartment is $550 at Biscayne Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Area is starting from $779 at Skyline Apartments.

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