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$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 15, 2027
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821 N 11th St

ManhattanKS66502

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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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2103 Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

2103 Green

2103 Green AveManhattan, 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manhattan, KS

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Manhattan, KS area range in price from $595 to $2,516 with an overall median price of $935. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manhattan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggieville$935$59520

Cheapest Available Manhattan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Manhattan in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $915. The District at Manhattan in the Aggieville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Maplewind MHC3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,095
Cambridge SquareB1 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,195
Scenic Woods Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Evergreen1BR,1BA$1,224
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,260
Stadium Place Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,300
Pebblebrook ApartmentsB4 - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, KS

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $1.11 price per square foot Forest Creek Model at Forrest Creek Townhomes in the starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Stone Pointe Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.01 price per square foot . 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.
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.11
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Pebblebrook ApartmentsB4 - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
Maplewind MHC3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1.23
Blakewood Townhomes2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.44
Cambridge SquareB1 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.27
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV2BR,1BA$1.16
The District at Manhattan1 Bedrom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
505 S Juliette Ave, Unit C505 S Juliette Ave1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $935.

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 14 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 $348 which is $587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan.

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