North Wichita

Wichita, KS

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North Wichita - Wichita, KS

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This pastoral section of Wichita is just minutes from downtown

Suburban Pastoral Peaceful Relaxed

The neat streets of the city meet the rural charm of the surrounding country in North Wichita. The area stretches north from East 17th Street up towards Valley Center, and encompasses a number of distinctive neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets and a number of parks contribute to North Wichita’s bucolic atmosphere, but the amenities of the city are just minutes away.

Residents of North Wichita enjoy short commutes and easy of travel thanks to the intersection of I-135 and I-235 on the eastern edge of the area. Great schools and lots of space will keep families happy, while the Little Arkansas River and numerous recreation centers will please anyone who wants to escape the buzz of Downtown Wichita.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Wichita is $430 for one bedroom, $700 for two bedrooms, and $766 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Wichita has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $430/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 836 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $700/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,066 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $766/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

10

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

  • Hellers Park
  • Oak Park
  • Chisholm Creek Park
  • Big Arkansas River Park
  • Dr. Glen Dey (Grove) Park

Commuter Rail

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.