Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Manhattan, KS

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,075. This is -45%, or $875, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,075

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

126

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, KS is $1,075. This is -45%, or $875, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
60%
20%
5%
$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

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $945. A 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS costs about $799 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $975. Houses for rent in Manhattan, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$799

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,550

7%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

9%

Studio

$625

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$795
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, KS is 35% higher than the median rent in Concordia, KS.

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$795

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$1,000

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$950

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$550

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$982

decreased by34%

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$895

decreased by29%

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$1,050

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$990

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$995

decreased by4%

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$895

increased by4%

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$1,025

increased by40%

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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

Evergreen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Evergreen Apartments

1100 Garden Way, Manhattan, KS 66502

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,142

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1224 Pomeroy St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

713 Dondee Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

713 Dondee Dr

713 Dondee Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

714 Humboldt St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

714 Humboldt St

714 Humboldt St, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1856 Anderson - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1856 Anderson

1856 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1852 Anderson - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1852 Anderson

1852 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

709 Dondee Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$815

Apartment for rent

701 Dondee Dr #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manhattan

2 beds

1 bath

$815

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