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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balconies
  • Clubhouse with billiards room

Location

550 W Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67203, USA|Historic Midtown
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Property Overview

Barclay Square receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.7, reflecting its high-quality living experience and competitive pricing. The property excels in location and amenities, earning perfect scores of 10 for both, providing excellent access to nearby attractions and a robust set of features like private balconies and a clubhouse. Additionally, it is marked as great for pet friendliness and social life, supported by nearby parks, restaurants, and cultural venues, making it an attractive choice for renters seeking an engaging lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Barclay Square is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath635 sqft$630 /mo
2 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom2 bed1 bath868 sqft$765 /mo
2 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom2 bed2 bath915 sqft$800 /mo

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Amenities for Barclay Square

Apartment Amenities

BalconyLarge Windows Provide Substantial Natural Lighting
Patio

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceSwimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. We are a pet-friendly community! Call us today to learn more about our pet policy.

$25

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$250

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$25

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$250

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About Barclay Square

HomeApartments in WichitaHistoric Midtown Barclay Square

Our Old World look gives our community a unique style, and our access to the river, Old Town, and Downtown only adds to our Uptown charm. Apartment Amenities: Private balconies Services: Pool Clubhouse with a Billiards Room


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Barclay Square is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Barclay Square
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Barclay Square offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Barclay Square goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Barclay Square receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Barclay Square offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Barclay Square has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Barclay Square.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Barclay Square has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Barclay Square is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • On-site pool or spa
  • This property has patios or balconies for fresh air
  • 9 health/wellness centers nearby

Social life

  • 100 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Area has 25 parks and recreation options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Barclay Square compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Historic Midtown

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Historic Midtown.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Barclay Square to be 5% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Historic Midtown.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Historic Midtown
Wichita
A table of studio rental data trends in Wichita
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$700
April 2024$709
May 2024$725
June 2024$700
July 2024$698
August 2024$698
September 2024$700
October 2024$688
November 2024$662
December 2024$666
January 2025$639
February 2025$600
March 2025$600
April 2025$600
May 2025$676
June 2025$665
July 2025$680
August 2025$664
September 2025$629
October 2025$609
November 2025$626
December 2025$595
January 2026$628
February 2026$629
March 2026$640
A table of studio rental data trends in Historic Midtown
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$590
October 2024$590
November 2024$600
December 2024$600
January 2025$600
February 2025$600
March 2025$600
April 2025$600
May 2025$600
June 2025$587
July 2025$585
November 2025$604
December 2025$562
January 2026$618
February 2026$650
March 2026$635

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $25,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $630.
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Schools near Barclay Square

Education Imagine Academy

412 s main st

wichita, KS, 67202

K-12Public
C

Bryant Opportunity Academy

4702 w 9th

wichita, KS, 67212

K-5Public
C

Levy Special Education Center

400 n woodchuck

wichita, KS, 67212

K-12Public

Maize Virtual Preparatory School

905 w academy ave

maize, KS, 67101

K-12Public
B+

The Learning Center

426 s meridian

valley center, KS, 67147

K-12Public
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Getting around Wichita near 550 W Central Avenue

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 550 W Central Avenue, Wichita

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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