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Derby, KS Area Guide

A quiet home base next to McConnell Air Force Base

Suburb Commuter Relaxed Entertainment

Just a few minutes southeast of Wichita in Sedgwick County, Derby is a popular suburban locale with easy access to the big city. Derby serves primarily as a quiet residential community for those commuting to Wichita or to McConnell Air Force Base, which is located a few minutes north. Most of Derby is made up of residential streets featuring an array of apartments for rent.

Although it is mostly residential, Derby also features exciting attractions. Community parks like High Park provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while family-friendly attractions in town include places like the Derby Historical Museum, Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park, and Field Station: Dinosaurs.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Derby, KS is $945 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $1,452 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Derby has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$945/month
595 Sq Ft
House
$1,530/month
1,023 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Derby, KS is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

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.

Schools

El Paso Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Swaney Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Park Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tanglewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Derby Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Derby Sixth Grade Center

Public

Grades 6

557 Students

Derby North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Derby Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Derby High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Arkansas River Greenway
  • Emery Memorial Park
  • Chapin Park
  • Planeview Park
  • Garvey 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 2026.