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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 in the Aggieville neighborhood priced from $645. Plaza West Apartments in the Aggieville neighborhood 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
Brookfield Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, KS and Nearby

As of July 30, 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 starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riley 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$1.04
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.96
Heritage Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1.03
Cambridge SquareB2 - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Brookfield Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Westchester Park ApartmentsA3-WES-21BR,1BA$1.17
Plaza West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
The District at Manhattan1 Bedrom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riley

What type of rentals are currently available in Riley?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Riley, KS with pricing that ranges from $455 to $1,872. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riley ranging from $550 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riley ranges from $550 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,846.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riley range from $895 to $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $455.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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