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Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, KS

What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?

$827/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Manhattan, KS is $827 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/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 $652 per month for a studio, $827 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,025 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,219 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$652/month
328 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$827/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,025/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,219/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,381/month
554 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,617/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,028/month
1,571 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 2.9%, which averages out to $24 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 July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
59% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $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, Bluemont Anderson Corridor and Aggieville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$764/month
576 Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$807/month
645 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$872/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$872/month
679 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$807/month
645 Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$764/month
576 Sq Ft

Which Manhattan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bluemont Anderson Corridor
$807/month
645 Sq Ft
Aggieville
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Aggieville Laramie Corridor
$846/month
664 Sq Ft
Campus Acres
$764/month
576 Sq Ft
Aggieville Historic Core
$872/month
679 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 $827, you’ll want to make about $2,756 per month or $33,072 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 $652 - $1,219. 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

1-3 Beds | $785 - $1,200

Lee Crest Apartments

Lee Crest Apartments

1122-1218 Kearney St,
Manhattan, KS 66502

1 Bed | $715 - $725

Stone Pointe Apartments

Stone Pointe Apartments

525 Stone Pointe Dr,
Manhattan, KS 66503

2-3 Beds | $1,198 - $1,599

Georgetown Apartment Homes

Georgetown Apartment Homes

1401 Monticello Dr,
Manhattan, KS 66502

1-2 Beds | $1,069 - $1,349

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  • 10

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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