Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Wichita Neighborhood of Wichita, KS from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Seneca Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Place

2116 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67213
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Pawnee Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pawnee Park Apartments

2404 W Pawnee 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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Huntington Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Place

3915 S Seneca StWichita, KS 67217
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Watson Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watson Park

3030 S Old Lawrence RdWichita, KS 67217
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Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Wichita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Wichita area of Wichita, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Trace Apartments priced from $590. Magnolia Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $613. Here are the most affordable Southwest Wichita apartments for rent in Wichita, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$590
Magnolia Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$613
Crosswinds VillasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Lodge West Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$699
River Walk ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Wichita, KS

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Wichita area is the $1.47 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at WaterWalk Wichita - Downtown in the in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Wichita apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Large Model at MacArthurs Lake Apartments starting at $860 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Wichita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WaterWalk Wichita - DowntownThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.47
MacArthurs Lake Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.23
Eagle Trace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lodge West ApartmentsSkylight1BR,1BA$1.28
River Walk ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.36
Magnolia Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
Crosswinds VillasStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
Kingsborough ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36
Lux Off RiverwalkTaft - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
Furnished Studio-Wichita - SouthFurnished Studio-Wichita - SouthStudio ,1BA$4.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southwest Wichita Neighborhood in Wichita, KS

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Wichita Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Wichita?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Wichita is at Magnolia Lake Apartments listed at $613.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Wichita Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Wichita Apartment is $590 at Eagle Trace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Wichita Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Wichita is starting from $790 at Eagle Trace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Wichita Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Wichita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Walk Apartments and starts from $1,259.

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