The Ridge of Emporia
3601 W 18th Ave,
Emporia, KS 66801
$809 - $1,348 | 1-4 Beds
Emporia
Emporia, KS
Area Guide
Savor a rich history, cultural events, and numerous cycling opportunities
Suburban
•
Affordable
•
Historic
•
Convenient
•
Welcoming
•
College Town
•
Active
•
Accessible
•
Situated in eastern central Kansas, Emporia is the county seat of Lyon County and home to Emporia State University. A wealth of parks and recreation centers offer plenty to do in Emporia in addition to the surrounding Flint Hills, which offer some of the best road cycling opportunities in the United States. A close-knit cycling community coupled with the terrain of the Flint Hills earns Emporia the nickname of the Gravel Grinding Capital of the World, hosting the annual Dirty Kanza 200 every year.
Touting a distinct small-town vibe, Emporia displays a proud history at the William Allen White House, Red Rocks State Historic Site, and the streets and shops of Historic Downtown Emporia. Residents bond at numerous annual events in Emporia, including the Glass Blown Open Disc Golf Tournament, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Flatland Cruisers Car Show, All Veterans Tribute, Lyon County Free Fair, and the Christmas Parade as well as various events at Emporia State University. Getting around from Emporia is simple with access to U.S. 50 and Interstates 35 and 335. Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka are all within a two-hour drive from Emporia as well.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Emporia, KS is $468 for a studio, $603 for one bedroom, $695 for two bedrooms, and $1,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emporia has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$603/month
610 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Emporia, KS is 14.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Emporia is 27.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $468 - $1,073. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 32.0% less for utilities, and 20.0% less for transportation.
Compare Cities
Transportation
57
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
47
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
386 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-5
219 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-8
424 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-8
424 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,510 Students
3
School data provided by
GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- David Traylor Zoo
- Schmidt Museum of Natural History
- Johnston Geology Museum
Colleges
Top Apartments in Emporia
Houses for Rent in Emporia
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.