Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

201 S 7th StOgden, KS 66517
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Redbud Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Redbud Estates

2500 Farm Bureau RdManhattan, KS 66502
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Evergreen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

1100 Garden WayManhattan, 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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Cantilever Todd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cantilever Todd

1851 Todd 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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926 Bluemont
2 Bedroom Apartments

926 Bluemont

926 Bluemont AveManhattan, KS 66502
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Wildcat Inn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Inn

411-415 N 17th StManhattan, KS 66502
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1119 Laramie
1 Bedroom Apartments

1119 Laramie

1119 Laramie StManhattan, KS 66502
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920 Moro St
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Moro St

920 Moro StManhattan, KS 66502
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1524 McCain Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1524 McCain Lane

1524 McCain LnManhattan, KS 66502

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500-508 N. 12th
2 Bedroom Apartments

500-508 N. 12th

500-508 N 12th StManhattan, KS 66502
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Cheapest Available Riley County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riley County, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Place Apartments in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $645. Brookfield Residences in the Aggieville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riley County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsClassic 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$645
Brookfield Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$820
Heritage Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$900
Country Meadow Residences3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$915
The District at Manhattan2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place1 Bed 1 Bath Evergreen1BR,1BA$985
Cambridge SquareB3 - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riley County area is the $1.04 price per square foot Forest Creek Model at Forrest Creek Townhomes in the starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riley County apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stone Pointe Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.04
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.96
12b Lofts & Avenue M12B 3x2 Manhattan3BR,2BA$0.57
Country Meadow Residences3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.80
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Cambridge SquareB2 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Heritage Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Brookfield Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riley County?

The cheapest apartment in Riley County is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Riley County costs $1,365.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riley County?

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 9 regular apartments in Riley County 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 Riley County?

Cheap apartments in Riley County have an average cost of $724 which is $641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley County.

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