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Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, KS

What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?

$830/month

Average Rent

641 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Manhattan, KS is $830 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $653 per month for a studio, $830 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,035 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,232 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$653/month
331 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$830/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,035/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,232/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,166/month
338 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,630/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,923/month
1,913 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 2.4%, which averages out to $20 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Last Updated October 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
59% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
1% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$771/month
582 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$930/month
665 Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$968/month
677 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Aggieville Historic Core, Bluemont Anderson Corridor and Aggieville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$968/month
677 Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$930/month
665 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$771/month
582 Sq Ft

Which Manhattan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$922/month
661 Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$930/month
665 Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$771/month
582 Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$968/month
677 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 $830, you’ll want to make about $2,766 per month or $33,192 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 24.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $653 - $1,232. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Manhattan we think you'll love

Heritage Ridge Apartments

Heritage Ridge Apartments

3108 Heritage Ct,
Manhattan, KS 66503

$750 - $1,200

1-3 Beds

The Quarters Manhattan

The Quarters Manhattan

2215 College Ave,
Manhattan, KS 66502

$430 - $1,820

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

$1,069 - $1,349

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
  • 55

    Communities

  • 9,759

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Manhattan
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
  • 75

    Communities

  • 33,824

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
Campus Advantage
Campus Advantage
  • 31

    Communities

  • 7,525

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan
The Tailwind Group
The Tailwind Group
  • 23

    Communities

  • 6,826

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 2,418

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 2,244

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in Manhattan

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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