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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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in South Central, KS with pricing that ranges from $420 to $6,883. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $450 to $1,795.

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 $450 to $1,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,000.

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 $1,800 to $1,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $1,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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