Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 634 S Hydraulic St

$550

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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634 S Hydraulic St

WichitaKS67211

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property at 642 S Hydraulic St

$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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642 S Hydraulic St

WichitaKS67211
property at 644 S Hydraulic St

$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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644 S Hydraulic St

WichitaKS67211

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property at 632 S Hydraulic St

$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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632 S Hydraulic St

WichitaKS67211

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Elms Apartments priced from $585. Riverwalk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $634. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
RiverwalkA1R1BR,1BA$634
Sierra1 bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Kingsborough ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
The Arnold Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
Main Street Residences0 Bedroom 1 BathroomAStudio,1BA$755
Kingston Cove1/1.00 - [740 sf] ( PR )1BR,1BA$783
Lux Off RiverwalkLux - Beautiful Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$850
Spaghetti Works ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath E Model at The Flats 324 in the in the Delano District neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Innes Station starting at $950 with a $1.06 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.
The Flats 3242 Bed 2 Bath E2BR,2BA$1.15
Innes Station1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Willows2/1.00 - WD ( PR )2BR,1BA$1.06
Historic 1910 LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Kingston Cove1/1.00 - [740 sf] ( R )1BR,1BA$1.14
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Sierra1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
RiverwalkA1R Plus1BR,1BA$1.19
Kingsborough ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS with pricing that ranges from $460 to $6,364. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $550 to $2,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central ranges from $550 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,250.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central range from $1,250 to $1,872, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $1,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,451.

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.

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.