River Walk Apartments
2701 S Emporia St,
Wichita, KS 67216
$634 - $920
Studio - 2 Beds
South City
Wichita, KS
South City - Wichita, KS Area Guide
Affordability and more just south of Downtown Wichita
Affordable
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Great Location
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Outdoors
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Military
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Museum
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in South City is $564 for a studio, $685 for one bedroom, $789 for two bedrooms, and $948 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South City has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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454 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$564/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$685/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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894 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$789/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,140 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$948/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South City - Wichita, KS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South City - Wichita, KS, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South City - Wichita, KS from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.