• Renter Tools
    • Favorites
    • Saved Searches
  • Manage Rentals
  • Apartments For Rent
    • Auburn Apartments For Rent
    • Burlington Apartments For Rent
    • Clay Center Apartments For Rent
    • Emporia Apartments For Rent
    • Fort Riley Apartments For Rent
    • Junction City Apartments For Rent
    • Manhattan Apartments For Rent
    • Ogden Apartments For Rent
    • Saint Marys Apartments For Rent
    • Topeka Apartments For Rent
  • Houses For Rent
    • Burlington Houses For Rent
    • Clay Center Houses For Rent
    • Emporia Houses For Rent
    • Hiawatha Houses For Rent
    • Holton Houses For Rent
    • Horton Houses For Rent
    • Junction City Houses For Rent
    • Manhattan Houses For Rent
    • Milford Houses For Rent
    • Ogden Houses For Rent
  • Condos For Rent
    • Baxter Springs Condos For Rent
    • Galena Condos For Rent
    • Girard Condos For Rent
    • Junction City Condos For Rent
    • Leavenworth Condos For Rent
    • Manhattan Condos For Rent
    • Prairie Village Condos For Rent
    • Topeka Condos For Rent
    • Wamego Condos For Rent
  • Townhomes For Rent
    • Burlington Townhomes For Rent
    • Iola Townhomes For Rent
    • Junction City Townhomes For Rent
    • Manhattan Townhomes For Rent
    • Saint George Townhomes For Rent
    • Topeka Townhomes For Rent
  • Help Center
  • Cost of Living in Manhattan
  • Area Guide
  • Rent Calculator
  • Property Management Companies

Language

Apartments.com Logo
Manage Rentals      Sign Up / Sign In
Add a Property

Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, KS

What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?

$857/month

Average Rent

641 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Manhattan, KS is $857 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Manhattan more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Manhattan, you can expect to pay about $670 per month for a studio, $857 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,349 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$670/month
331 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$857/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,053/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,349/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$812/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,057/month
321 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
967 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,807/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Manhattan, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $40 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
59% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
1% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

Last Updated Today
  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Campus Acres, Aggieville and Aggieville Laramie Corridor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$821/month
582 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$959/month
672 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$959/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Aggieville, Aggieville Laramie Corridor and Campus Acres are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville
$959/month
672 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$959/month
672 Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$821/month
582 Sq Ft

Which Manhattan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Manhattan with the most apartments available are Campus Acres, Aggieville and Aggieville Laramie Corridor .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$821/month
582 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$959/month
672 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$959/month
672 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan, KS?

Because the average rent in Manhattan is $857, you’ll want to make about $2,856 per month or $34,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Manhattan, KS is 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Manhattan is 25.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $670 - $1,349. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 0.9% more for utilities, and 5.3% less for transportation.

City

Manhattan, KS

605 Available Apartments for Rent

Search for Nearby Apartments

How does Manhattan, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Manhattan, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Explore the Area Guide for Manhattan, KS

Apartment Averages

Campus Acres

Manhattan, KS

Aggieville

Manhattan, KS

Studio
-
$855/month
One Bedroom
-
$864/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,142/month
Three Bedroom
-
-
Search
Search

Apartment communities in Manhattan we think you'll love

Heritage Ridge Apartments

Heritage Ridge Apartments

3108 Heritage Ct,
Manhattan, KS 66503

$760 - $1,200

1-3 Beds

The Quarters Manhattan

The Quarters Manhattan

2215 College Ave,
Manhattan, KS 66502

$455 - $1,880

2-4 Beds

Stone Pointe Apartments

Stone Pointe Apartments

525 Stone Pointe Dr,
Manhattan, KS 66503

$1,198 - $1,599

2-3 Beds

Georgetown Apartment Homes

Georgetown Apartment Homes

1401 Monticello Dr,
Manhattan, KS 66502

$1,109 - $1,409

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Manhattan, KS

McCullough Development
McCullough Development
  • 16

    Communities

  • 1,028

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

11 Communities in Manhattan
CRES Management, LLC
CRES Management, LLC
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,898

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

4 Communities in Manhattan
Eucalyptus Real Estate
Eucalyptus Real Estate
  • 61

    Communities

  • 10,645

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Manhattan
Yugo
Yugo
  • 53

    Communities

  • 11,263

    Units

  • 42

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
  • 75

    Communities

  • 34,324

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
The Tailwind Group
The Tailwind Group
  • 22

    Communities

  • 6,728

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
The Prime Company
The Prime Company
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,358

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
Four Mile Capital
Four Mile Capital
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,244

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan

Learn More with Helpful Articles

The Benefits of Renters Insurance

Better safe than sorry! Protect yourself(and your stuff) with renters insurance.

Moving Out of State: How to Start Your Apartment Search in a New State

Go the distance and find your new home.

Non-Monetary Factors to Consider When Renting or Buying a Home

Money isn't the only matter.

Tips for Finding an Apartment in a New City

Concrete jungle or small-town suburb? Your new home awaits.

Explore the Renterverse

Rental management, simplified

Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com

Start managing your rentals
United States Kansas Manhattan Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Notice
  • Avoid Scams
  • Accessibility
  • Blog
  • Sitemap
apartments.com
© 2026 CoStar Group, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

Equal Housing Opportunity

© 2026 CoStar Group, Inc.

Equal Housing Opportunity