Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $300 (46 Rentals)

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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 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 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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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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154 N Topeka St
Studio Apartments

154 N Topeka St

154 N Topeka StWichita, KS 67202
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The LUX
1 Bedroom Apartments

The LUX

120 E 1st St NWichita, KS 67202
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The Renfro
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Renfro

612 E Douglas AveWichita, 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
Water's EdgeA41BR,1BA$695
Lodge West Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$699
River Walk ApartmentsStudio Renovated PlusStudio,1BA$705
Crosswinds Villas1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Lux Off RiverwalkTaft - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Meadowlark ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.15 price per square foot C - Galley Kitchen Model at Corner 365 in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the Townhome Model at Meadowlark Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
Corner 365C - Galley Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.15
Meadowlark ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$0.95
River VistaOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Innes Station1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Kingston Cove Apartments2/1.50 - [900 sf] ( R )2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91
1717 E Morris St, Unit #41717 E Morris St1BR,1BA$0.89
417 N Walnut St, Unit A417 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.00
Water's EdgeA41BR,1BA$1.07
Lodge West ApartmentsSkylight1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, Wichita, KS

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Wichita, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central is at Kingsborough Apartments listed at $638.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment is $640 at Eagle Trace Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central is starting from $775 at River Walk Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Walk Apartments and starts from $1,185.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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