Apartments & Houses For Rent in Manhattan KS

When To Start Searching For Apartments In Manhattan, KS

When you’ve never lived outside of the safety net of your parents’ place or the dorms, you may be a little overwhelmed at the idea of finding your very-first college apartment. Where are you supposed to start your search? When do you need to start your search? First, you’re in the right place to start your search - College Pads has over 250 different rentals in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State University to choose from. 

As for when you need to start your Kansas State off-campus housing search - anytime in the Fall semester. At some colleges, students have to have a place locked down for the next school year right after they finish moving into their current place. At Kansas State, the pace for finding off-campus housing is a little more leisurely than most. You’ll need to have at least started browsing the available houses and apartments for rent in Manhattan, KS by the end of the first semester. The start of the second semester is when the competition to land one of the houses or apartments for rent in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State really begins. We did a bit of research and found that there’s a huge spike in searches for apartments and houses for rent in Manhattan, KS in January and February. 

Pro Tip: If you’ve got your eye on one of the houses in Aggieville, we suggest you reach out to the landlord as early as possible - houses for rent in Aggieville don’t stay on the market for long.

What’s Rent Like For Houses & Apartments In Manhattan, KS

Fortunately for you, the rent prices for houses and apartments in Manhattan, KS near seem to be going down compared to previous years. Almost all the student rentals in Manhattan, KS are affordably priced. The most expensive living option available to you would be living on your own. Studio and one-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS will run you a few hundred bucks more every month in rent than if you chose to room with a few friends. 

Sure, roommates can sometimes be the worst. They’ll steal your ramen and beer calculator on occasion, but by having them around you’ll be saving yourself a ton of money every year on rent. To save yourself even more money, try to find a place that includes heat, electric, water, and/or gas.

Here’s the breakdown of the average rent prices for Kansas State off-campus on College Pads:

How much are studio apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
Studio apartments in Manhattan, KS cost around $508.

How much are 1 bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
One-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS cost around $684.

How much are 2 bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
Two-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS cost around $457.

How much are 3 bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
Three-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS  cost around $429.

How much are 4 bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
Four-bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS cost around $263. 

How much are 5 bedroom apartments in Manhattan, KS near Kansas State?
While the price will vary depending on if you want a five-bedroom apartment or a seven-bedroom house in Aggieville, larger rentals in Manhattan, KS cost around $123.

Life at Kansas State University

Manhattan is full of great places to shop. Manhattan Town Center is a local mall and has over 50 stores to choose from. If you are looking for something more low key, Aggieville is an excellent choice with over 100 businesses, you are bound to find something for everyone.

We've put together a list of the best restaurants near the K-State campus to save you time and help narrow down all the possibilities.

• Harry's Restaurant
• The Chef Cafe
• Bourbon & Baker
• Bella's Italian Restaurant
• Taco Lucha

Outdoor Activities & Recreation

The city has 28 parks with amazing features that can be enjoyed all year long. Manhattan is a beautiful place with bike trails, hiking, horses, climbing, a large reservoir near campus, and the Manhattan Parks and Recreation include seasonal options with K-State sports as well!.

Aggieville is the name of six square blocks around Manhattan Avenue and Moro Street. It consists of college bars, restaurants and shops. It's a great place with a college community feel and lots of opportunities to meet new people.

About Kansas State University

Kansas State University or K-State as its most notably known as, was founded in 1863 as the country’s first land grant institution under the Morrill Act during the Civil War. Kansas was admitted into The United States in 1961 and avidly wanted to develop a public institution. With the donation of the Bluemont Central College, Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science opened it doors to 52 students of which 26 were men and 26 were female. The campus location was moved in Manhattan to its current spot on 668 Acres in northern Manhattan, KS. The campus is home to many historic buildings including Holtz Hall which built in 1876 is the campuses oldest free-standing building. The campus buildings are very distinct for their native limestone breaks which have a subtle grey color.

Today the campus offers 25,000 students from 50 states and 100 countries a choice of 250 majors across nine colleges. Students can involve themselves in over 450 campus organizations or attend many of the universities Division 1 Big 12 games. Kansas State University offers a growing 107 graduate programs for post-baccalaureate studies. The University is often known by its leading Biosecurity Research Institute and the hosting of the Landon Lecture Series.