Average Rent in Manhattan, KS
7 apartment buildings, 61 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,193/mo
Cheapest
$600/mo
Properties
7
Units
61
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Manhattan, KS.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Manhattan, KS Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Alliance Property Management
206 Southwind Pl Suite 1A, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Magnolia Hills Apartments
1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Westchester Park Apartments
2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
The District At Manhattan Apartments
1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Cambridge Square
3314 Kennsington Ct, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Highland Ridge Apartments
509 Stone Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Stadium Place
2420 Greenbriar Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliance Property Management 206 Southwind Pl Suite 1A, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $600 | $1,037 | $1.07 | 2.9 (288) | 15 |
| 2 | Magnolia Hills Apartments 1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $765 | $785 | $1.12 | 3.4 (34) | 2 |
| 3 | Westchester Park Apartments 2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $925 | $997 | $1.29 | 2.5 (44) | 18 |
| 4 | The District At Manhattan Apartments 1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1.00 | 3 (159) | 3 |
| 5 | Cambridge Square 3314 Kennsington Ct, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $1,029 | $1,200 | $1.19 | 3.4 (27) | 6 |
| 6 | Highland Ridge Apartments 509 Stone Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA | $1,554 | $1,602 | $1.51 | 3.3 (124) | 17 |
| 7 | Stadium Place 2420 Greenbriar Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (50) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Alliance Property Management
2.9 (288)206 Southwind Pl Suite 1A, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Magnolia Hills Apartments
3.4 (34)1430 McCain Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Westchester Park Apartments
2.5 (44)2100 Westchester Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
The District At Manhattan Apartments
3 (159)1409 Chase Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
Cambridge Square
3.4 (27)3314 Kennsington Ct, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Highland Ridge Apartments
3.3 (124)509 Stone Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA
Manhattan, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,193 per month, based on 61 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $600 at Alliance Property Management to $1,554 at Highland Ridge Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658/mo | $600/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $930/mo | $600/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,253/mo | $820/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $1,448/mo | $990/mo | 13 |
| 4 Bed | $1,513/mo | $1,300/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Manhattan, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Manhattan, KS averages $930/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,253/mo. At the local median household income of $58,441, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Manhattan, KS at $1,019/mo. The current tracked market average runs 17% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Manhattan, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,193/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Manhattan, KS is $58,441 , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Manhattan, KS
Overall prices in Manhattan, KS runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Manhattan, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,193 |
| Utilities | $309 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $736 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $575 |
| Estimated total | $3,693/mo |
Population
53,951
Median household income
$58,441
Census median rent
$1,019/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
25.2
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Kansas
How Manhattan, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Manhattan, KS | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | $2,122 | +78% | 11 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,919 | +61% | 10 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,744 | +46% | 10 |
| Lawrence, KS | $1,126 | -6% | 8 |
| Wichita, KS | $1,253 | +5% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?
The average rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,193 per month, based on 61 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Manhattan, KS?
The lowest available rent in Manhattan, KS starts at $600 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS average $930/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $600/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS average $1,253/mo. Units start from $820/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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