
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS from $400 (43 Rentals)
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2305 Brockman St

2305 Brockman St

401 Stallion Cir

Total Monthly Price
206 7th St, Unit c

Winston Place - 3108 Winston Place

University Gardens - 910 Garden Way

1837-1841 College Heights Road
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Lee Crest Apartments

Wildcat Inn - 1854-1858 Claflin

Wildcat Inn - College Heights & Denison

Plaza West Apartments

Heritage Ridge Apartments

Magnolia Hills

1119 Laramie

Prairie View Estates
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Parkside Apartments

Redbud Estates

428-430 N. 6th St.

Lamplighter Northview - 812 Griffith

1941 College Heights Road

Lee Crest Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Evergreen Apartments
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Lamplighter Aggieville - 525 N. Manhattan

Cantilever Todd

Willie's Villas

2324 Kraig Rd

Cheverly - 1001-1015 Bluemont

1817 College Heights Road

Wareham Residential - 418 Poyntz
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1950-1960 Hunting

920 Moro St

Wildcat Inn - 411-415 N. Martin Luther King Dr

1620 McCain Lane

Lamplighter Park Plaza - 422 N. 11th

926 Bluemont

Brookfield Residences

Bellerive Luxury Apartments
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3140-3142 Lundin Drive

3124, 3128, 3132 Lundin Drive

811 Pierre St
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 | $810 | $715 | $865 |
| Riley County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $929 | $695 | $1,601 |
| Riley County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $700 | $1,882 |
| Riley County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $935 | $2,147 |
| Riley County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $549 | $2,380 |
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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 Lee Crest Apartments in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $750. Magnolia Hills in the Aggieville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riley County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Crest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Magnolia Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 2000 College Heights Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| The District at Manhattan | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Westchester Park Apartments | A2-LANC-3F-VWD | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| The Links at Manhattan | Classic Deluxe IV | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Maplewind | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,095 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley County 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 Riley County 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 Riley County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 College Heights Road | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath House Main Level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.85 |
| 12b Lofts & Avenue M | Ave M II 4x2 Powercat | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Forrest Creek Townhomes | Forest Creek | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1620 McCain Lane | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Stone Pointe Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Maplewind | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| 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 |
| The Links at Manhattan | Classic Deluxe IV | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley County Apartment is $750 at Lee Crest Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riley County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riley County is starting from $899 at 2000 College Heights Rd.
What is the most affordable Riley County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riley County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Manhattan and starts from $1,000.
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