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1109 Kearney St, Unit 2
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1109 Kearney St, Unit 2

1109 Kearney StManhattan, KS 66502
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Redbud Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Redbud Estates

2500 Farm Bureau RdManhattan, KS 66502

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Willie's Villas
4 Bedroom Apartments

Willie's Villas

1029 Vattier StManhattan, KS 66502
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Cantilever Todd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cantilever Todd

1851 Todd RdManhattan, KS 66502
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1950-1960 Hunting
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950-1960 Hunting

1950-1960 Hunting AveManhattan, KS 66502
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920 Moro St
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Moro St

920 Moro StManhattan, KS 66502
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1213 Yuma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1213 Yuma St

1213 Yuma StManhattan, KS 66502
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926 Bluemont
2 Bedroom Apartments

926 Bluemont

926 Bluemont AveManhattan, KS 66502
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1620 McCain Lane
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1620 McCain Lane

1620 McCain LnManhattan, KS 66502
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Brookfield Residences
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Residences

415 Walters DrManhattan, KS 66502
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manhattan, KS

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Manhattan, KS area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manhattan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggieville$1,325$54912

Cheapest Available Manhattan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan, KS is a 2 Beds unit found at 1213 Yuma St in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $750. 2000 College Heights Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1213 Yuma St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
2000 College Heights Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$899
The Links at ManhattanCustom Deluxe III1BR,1BA$915
The District at Manhattan2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
519 Osage St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,074
Maplewind3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,095
Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place1 Bed 1 Bath Pine1BR,1BA$1,189
1620 McCain Lane4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1,250
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, KS

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath House Main Level Model at 1817 College Heights Road in the in the Aggieville neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the Ave M II 4x2 Powercat Model at 12b Lofts & Avenue M starting at $599 with a $0.42 price per square foot in the Aggieville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1817 College Heights Road4 Bed 2.5 Bath House Main Level4BR,2.5BA$0.85
12b Lofts & Avenue MAve M II 4x2 Powercat4BR,2BA$0.42
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.09
1620 McCain Lane4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.97
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Maplewind3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Prime Place Manhattan - Student ApartmentsCollege Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.40
2000 College Heights Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.93
1213 Yuma St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.93

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Manhattan Overview

Manhattan, Kansas, also known as The Little Apple in a referential nod to its larger cousin city in the east, was ranked the second best place to live by Livability.com in 2018. The town is home to Kansas State University, is home to many interesting restaurants, shops, cultural venues, and a vibrant downtown that's full of interesting things to do. Further making Manhattan, KS, an attractive place to live is the fact that modern apartments in Manhattan, Kansas, are plentiful, spacious, and affordably priced. No matter if you're a digital nomad looking for a cosmopolitan setting with a lower cost of living or a graduate just getting started in life, you'll find that The Little Apple in Kansas is a great place to live and recreate.

Why live in Manhattan, KS?

Choosing to live in apartments in Manhattan, Kansas comes with the benefit of living in a town with a low crime rate, the amenities that come with being in a college town, affordability, and a stable and strong economy with multiple economic anchors. The crime rate is low and most incidents consist of petty crime. Overall, the town has an urban/suburban feel that eliminates the feeling of living out in the middle of Nowheresville, USA.

Manhattan, KS
Population: 54,959

Ranked #701

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan?

The cheapest apartment in Manhattan is The Links at Manhattan which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Manhattan costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Manhattan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manhattan?

Cheap apartments in Manhattan have an average cost of $263 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan.

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