Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Manhattan, KS rent stands today
Manhattan, KS rent rose 27.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $292 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level from July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Manhattan, KS sits 30.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite recent rent increases.
Price ranges
Studios in Manhattan run around $950/month, 1-bedrooms at $740/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,025/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,640/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Park rents climbed 111.8% year over year to $1,800/month, contrasting with the citywide 27.4% rise. Meanwhile, Miller Ranch saw rents fall 42.9% to $1,400/month, showing significant local variation in Manhattan's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan
$1,350/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 17% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $965, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 2% | 53% | |
1 bedroom | $740 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,640 | 5% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 12% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Candlewood | $1,400 | |
East Park | $1,800 | |
Grand Mere | $1,655 | |
Highland Meadows | $1,895 | |
Kansas State University | $1,347 | |
Meadows | $1,400 | |
Northview | $1,050 | |
Scenic Meadows | $1,450 | |
South Manhattan | $1,200 | |
University Gardens | $1,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $965 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,420 | 14% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$740
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,640
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
25%
University Gardens
Average rent
$1,050
Grand Mere
Average rent
$1,655
Northview
Average rent
$1,050
East Park
Average rent
$1,800
South Manhattan
Average rent
$1,200
Highland Meadows
Average rent
$1,895
Meadows
Average rent
$1,400
Candlewood
Average rent
$1,400
Kansas State University
Average rent
$1,347
Scenic Meadows
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
10%
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
30%lower than the national median
59%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, KS is 70% 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
Apartment for rent in Manhattan
2 beds
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
21h ago
East Park apartment for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
3d ago
803 Allison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3911 Travers Cir #NA, Manhattan, KS 66503
5 beds
3 baths
$8,895
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Grand Mere house for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grand Mere house for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
3 baths
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
5h ago
1401 Monticello Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,409
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Manhattan apartment for rent in Manhattan
412 S 10th St #2, Manhattan, KS 66502
1 bed
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
South Manhattan apartment for rent in Manhattan
412 S 10th St #1, Manhattan, KS 66502
4 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
1100 Garden Way, Manhattan, KS 66502
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$683–$1,069
Apartment for rent
4d ago
913 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1410 Houston St, Manhattan, KS 66502
4 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Highland Meadows townhouse for rent in Manhattan
606 Highland Ridge Dr #1, Manhattan, KS 66503
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
South Manhattan house for rent in Manhattan
4 beds
2 baths
$1,595
$1,495
Price drop
House for rent
21h ago
East Park apartment for rent in Manhattan
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Manhattan
1 bed
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
803 Allison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment 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 $1,350 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan?
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.
How does Manhattan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manhattan?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan are University Gardens ($1,050/mo), Northview ($1,050/mo), and South Manhattan ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Manhattan?
To comfortably afford rent in Manhattan, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Manhattan?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Manhattan average around $820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $990/month.
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).