Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $385 (72 Rentals)

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property at 634 S Hydraulic St

$550

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634 S Hydraulic St

WichitaKS67211

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property at 417 N Walnut St

$700 - $900

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 27

417 N Walnut St

WichitaKS67203

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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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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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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 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 Central apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Biscayne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
River Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$560
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$640
Sierra1 bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Lux Off RiverwalkKSLOR 0x1 400sqft - TaftStudio,1BA$699
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
The Arnold Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Main Street Residences0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$755
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $0.70 price per square foot 923 W Douglas Ave Model at 923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 917 E Douglas Ave Model at 917 E Douglas Ave, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Delano District 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.
923 W Douglas Ave, Unit Suite A923 W Douglas Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.70
917 E Douglas Ave, Unit A917 E Douglas Ave1BR,2BA$1.05
Innes Station2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$1.05
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Sierra1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
River Walk ApartmentsA2R Plus1BR,1BA$1.18
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.06
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36
Biscayne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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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.

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 $905.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Central is Biscayne Apartments which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in South Central costs $964.

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 11 regular apartments in South Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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