Emporia State University

Emporia, KS

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Emporia State University - Emporia, KS

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Established in 1863, Emporia State University was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. Emporia State prepares students for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and adaptive leadership with more than 65 majors, minors, and concentrations. Students achieve success at ESU by engaging in academic excellence, getting involved in the community, and pursuing personal and professional fulfillment.

A range of apartments and houses are available for rent near the ESU campus, especially in between the I-35 and U.S. 50. Easy access to these major roadways also makes commuting from farther distances relatively simple.

The campus life at ESU is vibrant with more than 130 student organizations, NCAA Division II Hornet athletics, intramural teams, artistic performances, special events, support services, and leadership opportunities. The City of Emporia offers plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation with a number of parks, golf courses, and recreation centers. Kansas City and its many metropolitan amenities are less than two hours away from campus too.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Emporia, KS is $439 for a studio, $600 for one bedroom, $694 for two bedrooms, and $1,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emporia has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 420 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $439/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 619 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $600/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 788 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $694/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,299 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,073/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Village Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

385 Students

5
out of 10

Walnut Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

288 Students

5
out of 10

Timmerman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

386 Students

4
out of 10

W A White Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

219 Students

4
out of 10

Riverside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

424 Students

3
out of 10

Emporia Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

900 Students

4
out of 10

Riverside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

424 Students

3
out of 10

Emporia High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,510 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schmidt Museum of Natural History
  • Johnston Geology Museum
  • David Traylor Zoo

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† 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 2025.