Far West Wichita

Wichita, KS

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Far West Wichita - Wichita, KS

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Embrace the Kansas country experience in Far West Wichita, a large area marked by winding lanes, ponds, and farm fields. Nestled on the westernmost edge of the Wichita metro area, this pastoral neighborhood provides peace and privacy, just about 10 miles west of downtown.

Local runners and nature lovers congregate at Swanson Park, a designated wildlife habitat area that features a long, winding path system. If you're after more social -- or gastronomic -- pursuits, head to the restaurants on Maize Road or Maple Street. The chefs at Kanai Sushi prepare fresh Invader and Northern Light rolls in an open kitchen -- locals know to make reservations to guarantee a table. At Twelve Restaurant and Bar, indulge in hearty Midwestern fare such as prime rib and beef stroganoff. On the weekends, step back in time at the Cotillion, a '50s-era concert hall that hosts local and touring bands.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Far West Wichita is $1,000 for one bedroom, $1,222 for two bedrooms, and $1,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Far West Wichita has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 680 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,000/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 940 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,222/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,145 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,492/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meadows Park
  • Swanson Park
  • Sunset Park
  • Brownthrush Park
  • Pawnee Prairie Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.