College Hill Homes for Rent

College Hill in Wichita, KS, is a historic neighborhood that began as a residential area during the late 19th-century housing boom. Thirteen of its original estates are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, surrounded by modern amenities. Residents enjoy walking to eclectic restaurants and retailers along East Douglas Avenue and spending time at the 22-acre College Hill Park, which features winding paths, tennis courts, a playground, and a public pool. The neighborhood is known for its friendly atmosphere and active community association, hosting events like garage sales, an Easter Egg Hunt, and elaborate Halloween celebrations. The area is safer than the national average, making it a comfortable place to live. Homes in College Hill range from Prairie-style houses with wide front porches to Spanish Revivals with terracotta-tiled roofs. Children in the neighborhood attend Robinson Middle and Wichita East High, both of which have high ratings. Blessed Sacrament Catholic School offers education from kindergarten through eighth grade. For things to do, residents can visit The Crown Uptown Theatre for jazz concerts and drag shows or the Wichita Community Theater for various performances. Dining options along East Douglas Avenue include Livingston’s for breakfast, Watermark Books & Café for literary-themed sandwiches, Dempsey’s for Kobe beef burgers, and The Belmont for upscale American fare. The neighborhood is well-connected, with a Q-line bus stop on every other block of East Douglas Avenue, providing free rides to various districts. Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district is 3 miles west, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 9 miles away.