Average Rent in Manhattan, KS
11 apartment buildings, 71 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$600/mo
Country Meadow Residences
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
71
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Manhattan, KS.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Manhattan, KS Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Country Meadow Residences
1300 Marlatt Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Magnolia Hills Apartments
1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Plaza West Apartments
3105 Lundin Dr STE 3, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Brookfield Residences
415 Walters Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Aggie Village Apartments
1215 W Laramie St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Westchester Park Apartments
2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
The District At Manhattan Apartments
1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Meadow Residences 1300 Marlatt Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $600 | $753 | $0.76 | 3.5 (51) | 6 |
| 2 | Magnolia Hills Apartments 1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $765 | $785 | $1.12 | 3.4 (34) | 2 |
| 3 | Plaza West Apartments 3105 Lundin Dr STE 3, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $795 | $841 | $0.95 | 5 (9) | 8 |
| 4 | Brookfield Residences 415 Walters Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $825 | $825 | $0.90 | 3.8 (76) | 2 |
| 5 | Aggie Village Apartments 1215 W Laramie St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $860 | $919 | $1.88 | 3 (21) | 9 |
| 6 | Westchester Park Apartments 2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $925 | $984 | $1.29 | 2.5 (44) | 7 |
| 7 | The District At Manhattan Apartments 1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $1,000 | $1,233 | $1.12 | 3 (159) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Country Meadow Residences
3.5 (51)1300 Marlatt Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Magnolia Hills Apartments
3.4 (34)1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Plaza West Apartments
5 (9)3105 Lundin Dr STE 3, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Brookfield Residences
3.8 (76)415 Walters Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Aggie Village Apartments
3 (21)1215 W Laramie St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Westchester Park Apartments
2.5 (44)2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
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Manhattan, KS neighborhoods
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Manhattan, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,080 per month, based on 71 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $600 at Country Meadow Residences to $1,405 at Highland Ridge Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830/mo | $765/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $956/mo | $795/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $1,047/mo | $600/mo | 27 |
| 3 Bed | $1,307/mo | $600/mo | 18 |
| 4 Bed | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Manhattan, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Manhattan, KS averages $956/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,047/mo. At the local median household income of $58,441, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Manhattan, KS at $1,019/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Manhattan, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$43,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,080/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Manhattan, KS is $58,441 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Manhattan, KS
Overall prices in Manhattan, KS runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Manhattan, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,080 |
| Utilities | $309 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $736 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $575 |
| Estimated total | $3,580/mo |
Population
53,951
Median household income
$58,441
Census median rent
$1,019/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
25.2
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Manhattan, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Manhattan, KS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $1,167 | +8% | -1.6% | 16 |
| Lenexa, KS | $1,649 | +53% | -3.1% | 16 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,744 | +61% | +1.2% | 12 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,850 | +71% | -0.8% | 10 |
| Topeka, KS | $1,157 | +7% | -17.5% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?
The average rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,080 per month, based on 71 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Manhattan, KS?
The median asking rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,050 per month, computed from 71 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,080/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Manhattan, KS?
The lowest available rent in Manhattan, KS starts at $600 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS average $956/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $795/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS average $1,047/mo. Units start from $600/mo across 27 units currently listed.
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