538 E Campus St
538 E Campus St,
Wichita, KS 67216
$1,775
3 Beds
South Area
Wichita, KS
South Area - Wichita, KS Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
The South Area neighborhood lies at the southern end of Wichita, allowing residents plenty of open spaces to roam about. Besides numerous ponds that dot the neighborhood, the Arkansas River runs along the north and south borders, giving the area a rural feel. Find homes for rent along MacArthur Road and then take a walk to Chapin Park, which sits at the bend of the river. The 190-acre area includes mountain biking and walking trails, plus river access. When locals aren’t outdoors, they like to hang out at Buster’s Burger Joint. The old-fashioned Starlite Drive-In movie theater is also a town favorite. Head north seven miles to Downtown Wichita for some good eats at Sabor Latin Bar and Grille or B&C Barbeque.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in South Area is $640 for one bedroom, $739 for two bedrooms, and $843 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Area has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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615 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$640/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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796 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$739/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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930 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$843/month
Average Rent
Transportation
31
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
22
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
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.
Reviews of South Area - Wichita, KS
Niche Reviews
8 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
I hear a lot of traffic and sirens throughout the day and evening, but there is easy access to the highway and turnpike.
Niche User
10 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Out sourcing work to different country is destroying are economy.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chapin Park
- Emery Memorial Park
- Garvey Park
- O.J. Watson Park
- Planeview 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.