
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barnes, KS from $400 (46 Rentals)
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University Gardens - 910 Garden Way

1837-1841 College Heights Road

Wildcat Inn - 1854-1858 Claflin

Lee Crest Apartments

723 Ella St

Wildcat Inn - College Heights & Denison

Plaza West Apartments

Heritage Ridge Apartments
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Magnolia Hills

1524 McCain Lane

The Links at Manhattan

Aggie Village - 1215 Laramie

2000 College Heights Rd

Westchester Park Apartments

Cambridge Square

The District at Manhattan

Sandstone Apartments
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1121 Thurston

Georgetown Apartment Homes

The Pointe on College

Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place

Stadium Place Apartments

Stone Pointe Apartments

Oregon Trail Apartments

Pony Run

Park Place Apartments
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2324 Kraig Rd

211 E 7th St

1620 McCain Lane

1011 K St

Brookfield Residences

3124, 3128, 3132 Lundin Drive

615 W 12th St

705 6th St

Summit at Elm Street Apartments
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226 E 6th

Country Meadow Residences

1010 Thurston

1207 Kearney St

1010 Kearney St

1105 Ratone St

1422 S 9th St

720 J St

1030 Kearney St
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505 W 12th St
Barnes, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barnes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Studio Apartments | $810 | $715 | $865 |
| Barnes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $892 | $725 | $1,601 |
| Barnes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $780 | $1,882 |
| Barnes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $935 | $2,147 |
| Barnes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $525 | $2,380 |
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Cheapest Available Barnes Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Barnes, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Lee Crest Apartments in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $750. Winston Place - 3108 Winston Place in the Aggieville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barnes apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Crest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Winston Place - 3108 Winston Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plan 2 w/ Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Wildcat Inn - College Heights & Denison | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Magnolia Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Links at Manhattan | Classic Deluxe IV | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 2000 College Heights Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| The District at Manhattan | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| 1030 Kearney St | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,198 |
| Stone Pointe Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barnes, KS and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barnes area is the $0.42 price per square foot Ave M II 4x2 Powercat Model at 12b Lofts & Avenue M in the in the Aggieville neighborhood starting from $599. The second greatest value Barnes apartment is the Forest Creek Model at Forrest Creek Townhomes starting at $1,525 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Barnes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12b Lofts & Avenue M | Ave M II 4x2 Powercat | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Forrest Creek Townhomes | Forest Creek | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Stone Pointe Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Pebblebrook Apartments | B3 - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Prime Place Manhattan - Student Apartments | College Ave 3bed 1bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 2000 College Heights Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The District at Manhattan | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Wildcat Inn - College Heights & Denison | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Level with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Magnolia Hills | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| Lee Crest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barnes Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barnes Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barnes Apartment is $750 at Lee Crest Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barnes Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barnes is starting from $825 at Winston Place - 3108 Winston Place.
What is the most affordable Barnes Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Barnes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Manhattan and starts from $1,000.
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