Southwest Village

Wichita, KS

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Southwest Village - Wichita, KS

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An affordable neighborhood near the McConnell Air Force Base and more

Great Location Community Affordable Industry Airport Military

As its name implies, Southwest Village is a neighborhood about six miles southwest of Downtown Wichita. Southwest Village is an industrial and manufacturing hub housing multiple warehouses and business parks. The neighborhood has charming apartments, townhomes, and single-family houses at affordable rates. Combined with affordability, residents enjoy Southwest Village’s strong sense of community. Locals gather together regularly for movie nights, garage sales, and neighborhood cleanups, and the local neighborhood association sponsors exercise classes, computer training, and voter forums. The Osage Park and Recreation Center nearby also serves as a hub for neighborhood activity, hosting everything from holiday craft fairs and pancake breakfasts to basketball tournaments and Easter egg hunts.

While living in Southwest Village you’ll be just minutes away from the McConnell Air Force Base, Downtown Wichita, and the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which is just west of the neighborhood. With Interstate 235 wrapping around the west and south sides of the neighborhood, Southwest Village residents enjoy easy access to all parts of greater Wichita as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Southwest Village is $699 for a studio, $775 for one bedroom, and $966 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Village has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 490 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $699/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 585 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $775/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,139 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $966/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

34

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

  • O.J. Watson Park
  • South Lakes Park
  • Herman Hill Park
  • WATER Center
  • Garvey Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

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