Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $400 (42 Rentals)

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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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Biscayne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Biscayne Apartments

1422 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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Cedar Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Point

1801-2031 E Wassall StWichita, KS 67216
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Pinecrest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Village

1537 S Battin StWichita, KS 67218
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Watson Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watson Park

3030 S Old Lawrence RdWichita, KS 67217
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Acosta Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Acosta Oaks

2228 S Oliver StWichita, KS 67218
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Chalet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

4901 E Harry StWichita, KS 67218
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Check Out Wichita’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Stonegate MHP
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate MHP

2201 E MacArthur RdWichita, KS 67216
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Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Wichita, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Elms Apartments priced from $585. River Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $634. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$585
River Walk ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$634
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$779
Kingston Cove1/1.00 - [740 sf] ( PR )1BR,1BA$795
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$800
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$820
Pine Creek Apartments2/1.00 - WD2BR,1BA$873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, KS

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Eagle Trace Apartments in the in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at South Creek Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Southeast Wichita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Trace Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
South Creek Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Creek Apartments2/1.00 ( PR ) - WD2BR,1BA$1.09
Skyline Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.01
Kingston Cove1/1.00 - [740 sf] ( R )1BR,1BA$1.15
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.29
River Walk ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.01
The Elms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South City Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South City is The Elms Apartments which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in South City costs $989.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South City?

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 City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.