
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Winston Place - 3108 Winston Place

University Gardens - 910 Garden Way

1837-1841 College Heights Road

Wildcat Inn - 1854-1858 Claflin

1620 McCain Lane

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Wildcat Inn - College Heights & Denison

Parkview - 1026 Osage

Plaza West Apartments

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Brookfield Residences

Country Meadow Residences

Aggie Village - 1215 Laramie

The Pointe on College

Magnolia Hills
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1101 Pomeroy St

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Lamplighter Aggieville - 525 N. Manhattan
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Riley County, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riley County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Riley County Studio Apartments | $768 | $680 | $800 |
Riley County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $864 | $645 | $1,489 |
Riley County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $720 | $1,830 |
Riley County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $689 | $2,100 |
Riley County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $455 | $2,520 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Place Apartments | Classic 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Brookfield Residences | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
Plaza West Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Magnolia Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
The Links at Manhattan | Classic Deluxe IV | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Heritage Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Country Meadow Residences | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $915 |
The District at Manhattan | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Cambridge Square | B3 - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Forrest Creek Townhomes | Forest Creek | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Stone Pointe Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
12b Lofts & Avenue M | 12B 3x2 Manhattan | 3BR,2BA | $0.57 |
Country Meadow Residences | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
The District at Manhattan | 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Cambridge Square | B2 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Heritage Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Plaza West Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Brookfield Residences | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Magnolia Hills | Studio | Studio ,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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