Rent in Manhattan, KS
Across Manhattan's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,107 a month, with figures from $939–$1,118. The highest typical rent is in 66503 ($1,118) and the lowest in 66502 ($939). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Riley County pay about 1.46% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $859 | $648–$859 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $924 | $808–$987 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,107 | $939–$1,118 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,525 | $1,315–$1,533 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,850 | $1,787–$1,850 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Manhattan ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Manhattan, KS?
- About $1,107 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $939–$1,118. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Manhattan, KS?
- About $924 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $808–$987. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Manhattan, KS?
- About $1,525 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,315–$1,533. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Manhattan, KS?
- About $859 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $648–$859. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Manhattan, KS?
- About $1,850 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,787–$1,850. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Manhattan ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 66503 has the highest typical rent at $1,118 a month, and 66502 the lowest at $939.
- What is the property tax rate in Manhattan, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Riley County pay a typical 1.46% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Manhattan rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).