Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 32% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
11%
Manhattan
Manhattan, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$859
Population
54,754
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Live big in the Little Apple
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Welcome to Manhattan, Kansas, affectionately known as "The Little Apple." As the home of Kansas State University, this welcoming community sits amid the rolling Flint Hills region. Housing options throughout Manhattan include apartment communities near campus and residences in established neighborhoods like Northview and Woodland Hills. Current rental trends show steady growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $822 monthly and experiencing a 3.4% annual increase, while larger units see more significant changes, particularly in the four-bedroom market with a 44% rise.
Manhattan's downtown district and Aggieville entertainment area serve as community hubs, offering local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city embraces its natural surroundings through attractions like Sunset Zoo, the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, and the Kansas State University Gardens. Tuttle Creek State Park, just five miles north, provides opportunities for hiking, boating, and camping. Cultural attractions include the Flint Hills Discovery Center and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art. Founded by New England settlers in the 1850s as a Free-State town, Manhattan maintains its educational legacy through Kansas State University, where approximately 24,000 students attend classes.
Explore the City
Everyone enjoys the pond and wildlife at Frank Anneberg Park.
Tuttle Creek Lake is a perfect place to enjoy activities like camping, boating and hiking.
Students walk through Coffman Commons to get to most of their classes.
Northview is one of Manhattan's oldest neighborhoods.
The Manhattan Country Club has an 18-hole, par 70 golf course that locals enjoy.
Aggieville, the oldest shopping district in Kansas, has an electrifying nightlife.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,132
Average: $81,775
Education
21,092
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,992
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manhattan has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Manhattan, KS is $686 for a studio, $858 for one bedroom, $1,100 for two bedrooms, and $1,358 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manhattan has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$858/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$1,578/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Manhattan, KS is 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Manhattan is 25.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $686 - $1,358. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manhattan, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Frank V Bergman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
219 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
740 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
1,954 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Sunset Zoo
- City Park of Manhattan (KS)
- Kansas State University Gardens
- Kansas State Insect Zoo
- Konza Prairie Biological Station
Airports
- Manhattan Regional
Colleges
Top Apartments in Manhattan
Houses for Rent in Manhattan
Property Management Companies in Manhattan, KS
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Eucalyptus Real Estate
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11
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Yugo
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52
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1 Community in Manhattan
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
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75
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The Tailwind Group
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24
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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.