Crimson Villas
1904 S Rouse St,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
$400 | 3 Beds
First established in 1903, Pittsburg State University has grown into a prestigious contributor to the academic community of Kansas. Among the school’s best-known features is its nationally-ranked business program. The on-campus Bicknell Center serves as a major cultural hub for the Pittsburg community, hosting everything from concerts to lecture series to Broadways shows that draw audiences from around the city. The Pitt State campus is also home to the state-of-the-art Kansas Technology Center.
A stone’s throw from the Missouri state line, Pitt State is positioned at the south end of Pittsburg, a small city of around 20,000 people. The neighborhoods surrounding the main campus are full of affordable rentals within easy walking distance, with apartments, condos, and houses often renting for under $500 per month. The city center features a great assortment of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and specialty shops clustered around North Broadway about a mile up the road from campus. When you want to get out of town for the weekend, Kansas City, Tulsa, Fayetteville, and Springfield are all just a two hour drive away.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburg, KS is $735 for a studio, $678 for one bedroom, $721 for two bedrooms, and $767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburg has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Studio
273 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$735/month
Average Rent
1 BR
417 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$678/month
Average Rent
2 BR
850 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$721/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,168 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$767/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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