Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Manhattan, KS

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,065. This is -44%, or $836, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,065

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

192

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,065. This is -44%, or $836, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
62%
21%
2%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Manhattan, KS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS have decreased by 8% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Manhattan, KS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Manhattan, KS is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Manhattan, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$780

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$975

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,800

1%

5%

Studio

$625

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Manhattan, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Manhattan, KS to other cities

Median rent prices in Manhattan, KS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concordia, KS.

Manhattan

Median rent price$1,065
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, KS is 33% higher than the median rent in Concordia, KS.

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$1,400

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$995

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$900

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$985

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Cost of living in
Manhattan, KS

The overall cost of living in Manhattan, KS is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% lower

Groceries

5% lower

Health

1% higher

Housing

24% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

No difference

Apartments for rent in Chapman

Discover rentals in Manhattan, KS

2110 Elm - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.7

Very good

2110 Elm

2110 Elm Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

College Heights Rd. 1845 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

College Heights Rd. 1845

1845 College Heights Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$740–$850

Apartment for rent

1224 Pomeroy St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

1211 Yuma St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Manhattan apartment for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Evergreen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9

Excellent

Evergreen Apartments

1100 Garden Way, Manhattan, KS 66502

1–2 beds

1 bath

$758–$1,220

Apartment for rent

2011 Tecumseh Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2011 Tecumseh Rd

2011 Tecumseh Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502

2–3 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,125

Apartment for rent

1014 Bluemont Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1014 Bluemont Ave.

1014 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

713 Dondee Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

713 Dondee Dr

713 Dondee Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent