Riverside

Wichita, KS

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Riverside - Wichita, KS

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Home to Wichita’s favorite natural areas and museums

Outdoors Historic River Great Location Museum Affordable

Riverside is a popular historic neighborhood two miles northwest of Downtown Wichita. This quaint locale is surprisingly affordable, offering rentals in a variety of styles. Surrounded by the Little Arkansas River and the Arkansas River, Riverside is home to some of Wichita’s best green spaces. This lush neighborhood houses the Arthur B. Sim Golf Course, Botanica: the Wichita Gardens, and Central Riverside Park. Filled with history, Riverside is packed with landmarks and museums like the Wichita Art Museum and the Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot statue located where the two rivers converge. Given Riverside’s proximity to downtown, many residents go to the city center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The neighborhood is also convenient to the Delano neighborhood, known for its vibrant dining and nightlife scenes.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Riverside is $481 for a studio, $563 for one bedroom, and $592 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 443 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $481/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 541 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $563/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $592/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Riverside - Wichita, KS

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4.3 8 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years agoNiche Review

This neighborhood is very family friendly. It is a good place to raise your children or settle down with a loved one.

Niche User

9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Housing prices and utilities are comparable and affordable.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sim Park
  • Botanica-The Wichita Gardens
  • Riverside Central Park
  • Riverside North Park
  • Oak Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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