The Ridge of Emporia
3601 W 18th Ave,
Emporia, KS 66801
$849 - $1,450
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Emporia State University Emporia, KS
Stingers up! Root for the Hornets in your black and gold
ESU
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Emporia State
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Hornets
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Emporia, KS is $474 for a studio, $640 for one bedroom, $726 for two bedrooms, and $1,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emporia has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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383 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$474/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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587 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$640/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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780 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$726/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,299 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,093/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Emporia State University - Emporia, KS (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Emporia State University - Emporia, KS (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Emporia State University - Emporia, KS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
248 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
424 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,510 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,510 Students
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Points of Interest
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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 June 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.