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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Manhattan, KS rent rose 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $71 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough in mid-2024 but still below the peak of $1,320/month in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Manhattan sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 116 units that offers a distinct market for renters seeking value in a college town setting.
Price ranges
Studios in Manhattan run around $950/month, 1-bedrooms at $780/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,075/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,965/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,700/month, while apartments sit at $950/month, offering a range of options for different renter needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
Miller Ranch and Overlook neighborhoods saw rents fall by 59.1% and 50.6% year over year respectively, with current medians of $1,000 and $1,087/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 14.3% rise, showing localized market shifts within Manhattan, KS.
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan
$1,200/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Manhattan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Manhattan, KS
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Manhattan, KS
Rent prices in Manhattan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manhattan is $950, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan run $780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  3% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $780 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,965 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Candlewood | $1,037 | |
College Hill Park | $1,050 | |
East Park | $800 | |
Goodnow Park | $1,195 | |
Grand Mere | $1,109 | |
Kansas State University | $1,109 | |
Meadows | $1,039 | |
Northview | $849 | |
South Manhattan | $1,120 | |
University Gardens | $1,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,420 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
East Park
Average rent
$800
South Manhattan
Average rent
$1,120
Northview
Average rent
$849
College Hill Park
Average rent
$1,050
University Gardens
Average rent
$1,050
Goodnow Park
Average rent
$1,195
Grand Mere
Average rent
$1,109
Candlewood
Average rent
$1,037
Kansas State University
Average rent
$1,109
Meadows
Average rent
$1,039
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Manhattan, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Manhattan and Concordia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Manhattan
38%lower than the national median
63%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, KS is 66% higher than the median rent in Concordia, KS.
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Cost of living in Manhattan, KS
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Manhattan, KS
5d+ ago
605 Ratone Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
701 N 9th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
518 Osage St, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Manhattan house for rent in Manhattan
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Manhattan
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
2d ago
Grand Mere townhouse for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,225
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Manhattan
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Manhattan
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
41m ago
2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,109
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1435 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1214 Vattier St, Manhattan, KS 66502
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Manhattan
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
21h ago
1001 Osage St, Manhattan, KS 66502
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
405 N 10th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1215 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
913 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
3 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1214 Vattier St, Manhattan, KS 66502
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Manhattan
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
1d ago
1225 Ratone St, Manhattan, KS 66502
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Manhattan, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Manhattan rental market.
How much is rent in Manhattan?
The average rent in Manhattan is $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan?
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Manhattan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manhattan?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan are East Park ($800/mo), Northview ($849/mo), and Candlewood ($1,037/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Manhattan?
To comfortably afford rent in Manhattan, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Manhattan?
Manhattan, Kansas one-bedroom apartments averaged around $770 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $940 per month. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms seeing the largest jump at 12.2% and two-bedrooms rising 3.2%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).