Crimson Villas
1904 S Rouse St,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
$450 - $825
1-3 Beds
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS Area Guide
Setting the academic standard for southeast Kansas
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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.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsburg, KS is $711 for a studio, $687 for one bedroom, $762 for two bedrooms, and $769 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburg has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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273 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$711/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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417 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$687/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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846 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$762/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,168 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$769/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
720 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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