Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Manhattan, KS

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

248

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
51%
28%
3%
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 4% in the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $870. Houses for rent in Manhattan, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$740

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$900

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,380

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,800

2%

1%

Studio

$625

8%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$740

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$400
decreased by79%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, KS is 199% higher than the median rent in Concordia, KS.

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$400

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$1,100

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$950

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$925

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$997

decreased by25%

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$1,225

increased by31%

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$1,400

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$1,500

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$995

increased by8%

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$900

increased by5%

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$1,275

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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

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

2110 Elm

2110 Elm Lane, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1947 College Heights Rd #202B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 16

1019 Moro St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

1019 Moro St.

1019 Moro Street, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$750

Apartment for rent

1530 McCain Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1530 McCain Ln

1530 Mccain Lane, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$735

Apartment for rent

College Heights Rd. 1845 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

College Heights Rd. 1845

1845 College Heights Road, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$740–$850

Apartment for rent

1500 Oxford Pl #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manhattan

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 17

1856 Anderson - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1856 Anderson

1856 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

2011 Tecumseh Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2011 Tecumseh Rd

2011 Tecumseh Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502

2–3 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,125

Apartment for rent