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ZIP 66502

Pop. 43,693·Riley County·47th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,183/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$782
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ZIP 66502 · $1,183
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,050/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,196/yr
At $1,183/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyRiley County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.5% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66502 (Manhattan, KS) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,693
Median income
$54,833
Median age
25.9
Renters
54%
Age distribution
16%
47.9%
18.6%
Under 1816%
18–3447.9%
35–5418.6%
55–647.4%
65+10%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black4.4%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
16.8%
30.9%
48%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66502 in Manhattan, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$833 → $1,183
up 42.0%
Income
$48,238 → $54,833
up 13.7%
Population
44,789 → 43,693
down 2.4%
Renter share
57.3% → 54%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 48%
+1.1 pts
Median age
25.1 → 25.9
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 66502 in Manhattan, KS stood at $833 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,183, reflecting a 42.0% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $54,833 today, compared with $48,238 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 44,789 residents to roughly 43,693. Renters now make up 54% of households, compared with 57.3% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66502 covers Manhattan, KS. The median rent here is $1,183/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($54,833/yr), ZIP 66502 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66502?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66502 (Manhattan, KS) is $1,183. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66502's median rent of $1,183/mo is $782 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66502 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66502 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #47 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,183/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,183/mo in ZIP 66502. The local median household income is $54,833/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66502?

Rent in ZIP 66502 has increased 15.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66502 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,183/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($54,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66502 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 66502 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 66502 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 66502 compare to the rest of Manhattan?

ZIP 66502 is more affordable than Manhattan overall. At $1,183/mo, it's $110 below the Manhattan citywide median of $1,293/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66502 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,183/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 66502's median household income ($54,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66502 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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