Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, KS from $400 (62 Rentals)

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Evergreen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

1100 Garden WayManhattan, KS 66502
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Redbud Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Redbud Estates

2500 Farm Bureau RdManhattan, KS 66502
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1950-1960 Hunting
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950-1960 Hunting

1950-1960 Hunting AveManhattan, KS 66502
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Willie's Villas
4 Bedroom Apartments

Willie's Villas

1029 Vattier StManhattan, KS 66502
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Cantilever Todd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cantilever Todd

1851 Todd RdManhattan, KS 66502
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926 Bluemont
2 Bedroom Apartments

926 Bluemont

926 Bluemont AveManhattan, KS 66502
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Wildcat Inn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Inn

411-415 N 17th StManhattan, KS 66502
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Manhattan, KS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manhattan, KS

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Manhattan, KS area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manhattan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggieville$1,349$4451041

Cheapest Available Manhattan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan, 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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsClassic 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$645
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$820
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$895
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$950
The District at Manhattan2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
The Pointe on College near K-State2 Bed/2 Bath - Small2BR,2BA$1,128
Stone Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,167
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, KS

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $1.06 price per square foot Beautiful, Modern, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome... Model at Rivertrail in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Stone Pointe Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $0.94 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RivertrailBeautiful, Modern, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome...3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Stone Pointe Apartments3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.94
Forrest Creek TownhomesForest Creek3BR,2BA$0.96
The Pointe on College near K-State3 Bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.32
12b Lofts & Avenue M12B 3x2 Manhattan3BR,2BA$0.57
Highland RidgeC - 3 Bedrm, 2 Bathrm3BR,2BA$1.03
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.79
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19

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Manhattan Overview

Manhattan, Kansas, also known as The Little Apple in a referential nod to its larger cousin city in the east, was ranked the second best place to live by Livability.com in 2018. The town is home to Kansas State University, is home to many interesting restaurants, shops, cultural venues, and a vibrant downtown that's full of interesting things to do. Further making Manhattan, KS, an attractive place to live is the fact that modern apartments in Manhattan, Kansas, are plentiful, spacious, and affordably priced. No matter if you're a digital nomad looking for a cosmopolitan setting with a lower cost of living or a graduate just getting started in life, you'll find that The Little Apple in Kansas is a great place to live and recreate.

Why live in Manhattan, KS?

Choosing to live in apartments in Manhattan, Kansas comes with the benefit of living in a town with a low crime rate, the amenities that come with being in a college town, affordability, and a stable and strong economy with multiple economic anchors. The crime rate is low and most incidents consist of petty crime. Overall, the town has an urban/suburban feel that eliminates the feeling of living out in the middle of Nowheresville, USA.

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Getting Around Manhattan, KS

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan?

The cheapest apartment in Manhattan is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Manhattan costs $1,349.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 288 regular apartments in Manhattan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manhattan?

Cheap apartments in Manhattan have an average cost of $546 which is $803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan.

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