Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS from $400 (47 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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1119 Laramie
1 Bedroom Apartments

1119 Laramie

1119 Laramie StManhattan, KS 66502
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Wildcat Inn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Inn

411-415 N 17th 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 priced from $645. Magnolia Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. 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
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$820
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$895
Stadium Place ApartmentsStadium Place Apartments - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$950
Aggie Village - 1215 Laramie1 Bed 1 Bath Style F w/ Large Balcony1BR,1BA$965
The Pointe on College near K-State2 Bed/2 Bath - Small2BR,2BA$1,128
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,198
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS

As of May 29, 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 in the Aggieville neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riley County apartment is the 3 Bed/ 3 Bath Large Model at The Pointe on College near K-State starting at $1,680 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.04
The Pointe on College near K-State3 Bed/ 3 Bath Large3BR,3BA$1.23
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.96
12b Lofts & Avenue M12B 3x2 Manhattan3BR,2BA$0.57
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1.03
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.79
Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place2 Bed 1 Bath Willow2BR,1BA$1.14
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Aggie Village - 1215 Laramie1 Bed 1 Bath Style F w/ Large Balcony1BR,1BA$1.24

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 $1,900.

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 $814 which is $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley County.

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