South City

Wichita, KS

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South City - Wichita, KS

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Affordability and more just south of Downtown Wichita

Affordable Great Location Outdoors Military Museum

Surrounded by the Arkansas River, South City is a modest neighborhood with affordable rental options in every style, including cozy single-family homes and modern apartments. Residents enjoy living close to nature, as many of the rentals in the area are within walking distance of several riverside parks. The Wichita Water Center at Herman Hill Park is great for some family-friendly fun since it houses a museum, an indoor aquarium, a guided nature trail, and educational programs. There are a few restaurants in the neighborhood located along South Hydraulic Avenue and East Pawnee Street serving casual eats like pizza, burgers, and ice cream. The eastern side of South City is dominated by light industry companies and business parks, so some residents enjoy a brief commute to work. Along with affordability, renters are attracted to South City for its excellent location. South City is convenient to the McConnell Air Force Base and Downtown Wichita, which has some of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment options in the city.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in South City is $521 for a studio, $631 for one bedroom, $777 for two bedrooms, and $1,153 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South City has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 454 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $521/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 645 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $631/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 894 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $777/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,140 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,153/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chapin Park
  • Garvey Park
  • Emery Memorial Park
  • Linwood South Park
  • WATER Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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