Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Area Wichita, KS from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Biscayne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Biscayne Apartments

1422 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at River Walk Apartments priced from $634. Eagle Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Area apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Walk ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$634
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Kingsborough ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$779
Magnolia Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Area, KS

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Area area is the $0.85 price per square foot SS1th3 Model at Lakeside Townhomes in the in the West Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,652. 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 TownhomesSS1th33BR,3BA$0.85
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Creek Apartments2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD2BR,1BA$1.09
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.01
Kingston Cove1/1.00 - [740 sf] ( R )1BR,1BA$1.16
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.29
River Walk ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.01
Kingsborough ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Magnolia Lake ApartmentsStudio UpgradeStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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South Area, Wichita, KS

Ranked #57

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Area Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Area Apartment is $634 at River Walk 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 $750 at River Walk Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Creek Apartments and starts from $800.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.