Lux Off Riverwalk
425 W Taft St,
Wichita, KS 67213
$850 - $1,100
Studio - 1 Bed
Area Guide
South Central Wichita, KS
An affordable neighborhood near the beloved OJ Watson Park
Affordable
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Outdoors
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Up-and-Coming
South Central is an up-and-coming neighborhood located directly south of Downtown Wichita. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, South Central features quaint single-family houses and cozy, modern apartments. Rentals in this area are known for their affordability, but there are some more luxurious options available as well. Nestled along the Arkansas River, residents have easy access to several parks and outdoor recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts bicycle, jog, and walk their dogs on trails running along the Arkansas River. While living in South Central, be sure to visit the Kansas Firefighters Museum at Lincoln Park in the center of the community or head a few minutes south to OJ Watson Park, which has lakes for fishing and paddle boating, trains and pony rides, miniature golf, and picnic shelters, as well as educational programs for kids.
For some delicious, authentic eats from across the globe, travel along South Broadway where locals can grab everything from smoked brisket to flavorful tacos. There are also some great locally owned shops along this thoroughfare as well. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents can simply take Interstate 35 or U.S. Route 400 to Downtown Wichita, Delano, or any other metro area.
Explore the Neighborhood
Decorate your South Central home with items from Jim's Furniture.
There are a few Queen Anne-style homes throughout South Central.
Cool off during the hot summer days at the splash pad in South Central's Lincoln Park.
Take your dog for a walk in Old Towne, just around the corner from South Central.
There are several public bus stops throughout South Central.
The train bridge along the Lincoln Street Bridge is a beautiful scene in South Central.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in South Central is $627 for a studio, $781 for one bedroom, and $524 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Central has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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435 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$627/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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584 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$781/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,000 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$524/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Central - Wichita, KS is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Central - Wichita, KS offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Central - Wichita, KS from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of South Central - Wichita, KS
Niche Reviews 
5 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
The area is calm and quiet.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WATER Center
- Herman Hill Park
- Linwood South Park
- Heritage Square Park
- McKnight Parkway
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.