Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley, KS from $400 (22 Rentals)

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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 Park Place Apartments priced from $645. Plaza West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsClassic 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$645
Plaza West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$820
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, KS and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riley 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 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 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
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1.03
Country Meadow Residences3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.80
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
Plaza West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around Riley, KS

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $645 at Park Place 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 $720 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookfield Residences and starts from $895.

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