Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Kansas State University

$1,080/mo

increased by60%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kansas State University is $1,080 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kansas State University

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kansas State University rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Average rent prices in Kansas State University have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 60% 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 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Rent prices in Kansas State University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kansas State University is $1,080, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas State University run $1,080 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$765

-

-

1 bedroom

$965

No Change

35%

2 bedroom

$1,452

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$765

1 bedroom

Average rent

$965

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,452

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kansas State University, 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 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Kansas State University and Aggieville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kansas State University

Median rent price$1,080
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS is 17% lower than the median rent in Aggieville, Manhattan, KS.

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Frequently asked questions for Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Kansas State University rental market.

How much is rent in Kansas State University?

The average rent in Kansas State University is $1,080 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kansas State University?

Average rent prices in Kansas State University have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 60% since last year.

How does Kansas State University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kansas State University is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kansas State University?

To comfortably afford rent in Kansas State University, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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