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Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, KS

What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?

$861/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Manhattan, KS Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Manhattan, KS is $861 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Manhattan more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Manhattan average $699 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Manhattan average $861 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Manhattan average $1,091 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Manhattan average $1,342 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$699/month
393 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$861/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,091/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,342/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$977/month
543 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,468/month
621 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,940/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,852/month
1,391 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 4.7%, which averages out to $41 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
51% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $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, Aggieville is the most affordable neighborhood in Manhattan.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville
$879/month
686 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Aggieville is the most expensive neighborhood in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville
$879/month
686 Sq Ft

Which Manhattan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Manhattan with the most apartments available is Aggieville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aggieville
$879/month
686 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 $861, you’ll want to make about $2,870 per month or $34,440 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 $699 - $1,342. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Aggieville

Manhattan, KS

Aggieville

Manhattan, KS

Studio
$855/month
$855/month
One Bedroom
$862/month
$862/month
Two Bedroom
$1,142/month
$1,142/month
Three Bedroom
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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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