Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

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Kansas State University Manhattan Campus - Manhattan, KS

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A first-rate collegiate experience in the Little Apple

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Kansas State University rises from the prairies of the heartland as a beacon of outstanding education, innovative research, and diverse culture. Traditions like the wildly popular Wildcats football and basketball games and the annual Fake Patty’s Day festivities (held during spring break, about a week before Saint Patrick’s Day) are huge for the entire community, students and non-students alike.

The university is surrounded on three sides by residential neighborhoods, giving you a wealth of options when it comes to finding a place to live. Renting near the west end of campus will put you closest to the sports facilities like Bill Snyder Family Stadium, whereas the south side is home to most of the major administration and classroom buildings.

Downtown Manhattan sits just off the southeast corner of the K-State campus, so living in this area offers a terrific balance between the academic environment of the university and the popular off-campus restaurants, coffeehouses, and nightlife.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Manhattan, KS is $676 for a studio, $804 for one bedroom, $1,024 for two bedrooms, and $1,101 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manhattan has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 423 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $676/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $804/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,024/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,211 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,101/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

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.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Marlatt Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

447 Students

8
out of 10

Frank V Bergman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

7
out of 10

Amanda Arnold Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

439 Students

6
out of 10

Lee Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

320 Students

6
out of 10

Bluemont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

210 Students

6
out of 10

Susan B Anthony Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

6
out of 10

Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

740 Students

5
out of 10

Manhattan High School West/East Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

1,954 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kansas State Insect Zoo
  • Kansas State University Gardens
  • City Park of Manhattan (KS)
  • Sunset Zoo
  • Tuttle Creek State Park

Airports

  • Manhattan Regional

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