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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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401 Stallion Cir

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$750

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524 E 7th Street

ConcordiaKS66901

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1620 McCain Lane
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1620 McCain Lane

1620 McCain LnManhattan, KS 66502
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Brookfield Residences
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Residences

415 Walters DrManhattan, KS 66502
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1030 Kearney St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1030 Kearney St

1030 Kearney StManhattan, KS 66502
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Claflin Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Claflin Apartments

1850 Claflin RdManhattan, KS 66502

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Riley, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riley, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza West Apartments in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $795. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$845
2000 College Heights Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$899
The District at Manhattan2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Westchester Park ApartmentsA3-WES-1-VWD1BR,1BA$1,039
Maplewind3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,095
Scenic Woods - 401 Hunter Place1 Bed 1 Bath Pine1BR,1BA$1,189
1620 McCain Lane4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1,250
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, KS and Nearby

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.09 price per square foot Forest Creek Model at Forrest Creek Townhomes in the starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1620 McCain Lane starting at $1,250 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.09
1620 McCain Lane4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.97
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Maplewind3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Prime Place Manhattan - Student ApartmentsCollege Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.40
2000 College Heights Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.93
Westchester Park ApartmentsA3-WES-1-VWD1BR,1BA$1.30
Plaza West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment is $795 at Plaza West Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riley is starting from $899 at 2000 College Heights Rd.

What is the most affordable Riley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maplewind and starts from $1,095.

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