Lee Crest Apartments
1122-1218 Kearney St,
Manhattan, KS 66502
$715 - $775
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, KS
What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?
$855/month
Average Rent
641 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Manhattan, KS is $855 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $679 per month for a studio, $855 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,103 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,368 or more.
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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.
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Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
49%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Manhattan Historic District, Stagg Hill Acres and Aggieville Laramie Corridor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan, KS?
Because the average rent in Manhattan is $855, you’ll want to make about $2,850 per month or $34,200 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 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Manhattan is 25.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $679 - $1,368. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
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.
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.