Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

201 S 7th StOgden, KS 66517
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Redbud Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Redbud Estates

2500 Farm Bureau RdManhattan, KS 66502
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Evergreen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

1100 Garden WayManhattan, 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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1119 Laramie
1 Bedroom Apartments

1119 Laramie

1119 Laramie StManhattan, KS 66502
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Wildcat Inn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildcat Inn

411-415 N 17th StManhattan, KS 66502
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Cheapest Available Riley County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riley County, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Place Apartments priced from $645. 1950-1960 Hunting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riley County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsClassic 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$645
1950-1960 Hunting1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Magnolia HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
Westchester Park ApartmentsA1-SQUIRE1BR,1BA$819
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$820
The Links at ManhattanClassic Deluxe IV1BR,1BA$820
University Gardens - 910 Garden Way2 Bed 1 Bath Plan 2 Remodel2BR,1BA$845
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$895
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$950
Aggie Village - 1215 Laramie1 Bed 1 Bath Style F w/ Large Balcony1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley County, KS

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riley County 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 County 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 County 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
12b Lofts & Avenue M12B 3x2 Manhattan3BR,2BA$0.57
Brookfield Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.79
The District at Manhattan3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Plaza West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
University Gardens - 910 Garden Way2 Bed 1 Bath Plan 2 Remodel2BR,1BA$0.90
Pavilion Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
1950-1960 Hunting1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riley County?

The cheapest apartment in Riley County is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Riley County costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riley County?

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 9 regular apartments in Riley County 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 Riley County?

Cheap apartments in Riley County have an average cost of $833 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley County.

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