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Average Rent in Manhattan, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Manhattan, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,193/mo
▲ +3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$600/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
61
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Manhattan, KS
Compare average rent across Manhattan, KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan 66503 | $1,213 | $600 | 4 | 56 |
| Manhattan 66502 | $974 | $765 | 2 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Manhattan, KS?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Manhattan, KS is $1,193 per month across 6 apartment communities and 61 available units. Rents have increased $38 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Alliance Property Management starting at $600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $658/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $930/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,253/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,448/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,513/mo.
Prices range from $600 to $1,750 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Manhattan, KS Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Manhattan, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Manhattan, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Property Management | $600/mo | $1,037/mo | 15 | 2.9 |
| Magnolia Hills Apartments | $765/mo | $785/mo | 2 | 3.4 |
| Westchester Park Apartments | $925/mo | $997/mo | 18 | 2.5 |
| The District At Manhattan Apartments | $1,000/mo | $1,100/mo | 3 | 3 |
| Cambridge Square | $1,029/mo | $1,200/mo | 6 | 3.4 |
| Highland Ridge Apartments | $1,554/mo | $1,602/mo | 17 | 3.3 |
Google Search Trends for Manhattan, KS Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Manhattan, KS
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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.
Explore Manhattan, KS Apartments
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