Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $300 (43 Rentals)

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212 Greenwood

WichitaKS67211

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Seneca Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Place

2116 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67213
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Wren’s Landing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wren’s Landing

2004 W Mccormick StWichita, KS 67213
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Biscayne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Biscayne Apartments

1422 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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Park Vista Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

1845 S Hydraulic StWichita, KS 67211
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Westway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westway Apartments

1510 W Pawnee StWichita, KS 67213
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Cedar Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Point

1801-2031 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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The Shirkmere
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Shirkmere

256 N Topeka StWichita, KS 67202
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Watson Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watson Park

3030 S Old Lawrence RdWichita, KS 67217
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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 Renfro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renfro

612 E Douglas AveWichita, KS 67202
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Sierra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra

888 S Hydraulic StWichita, KS 67211
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Main Street Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Residences

711 S Main StWichita, KS 67213
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Uptown Landing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Landing

143 N Rutan StWichita, KS 67208
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The LUX
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The LUX

120 E 1st St NWichita, KS 67202
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South Central, Wichita, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Wichita, KS is a Studio unit found at Kingsborough Apartments priced from $638. Eagle Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$638
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$640
River Walk ApartmentsA3 Loft1BR,1BA$700
154 N Topeka StStudioStudio,1BA$700
Lux Off RiverwalkLux - Beautiful Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$750
Meadowlark ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$775
ReNew WichitaHerreraStudio,1BA$850
The National0 CStudio,1BA$850
The Flats 3241 Bed 1 Bath 31BR,1BA$890
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Innes Station in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 2/1.50 - [900 sf] ( PR ) Model at Kingston Cove Apartments starting at $920 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Innes Station2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Kingston Cove Apartments2/1.50 - [900 sf] ( PR )2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Willows2 Bedroom equipped with Washer and Dryer in uni...2BR,1BA$1.09
Meadowlark ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$0.91
The Finn Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Corner 3651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
River Walk ApartmentsA1R Plus1BR,1BA$1.19
154 N Topeka StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.12
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, Wichita, KS

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Wichita. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the South Central Neighborhood in Wichita, KS

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?

The cheapest apartment in South Central is Eagle Trace Apartments which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in South Central costs $3,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?

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 8 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central?

Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $1,371 which is $1,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: James Jordan

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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