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ZIP 66503

Pop. 17,273·Riley County·26th most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,562/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$403
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ZIP 66503 · $1,562
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,744/yr
At $1,562/mo median
Location
StateKS
CountyRiley County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66503 (Manhattan, KS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,273
Median income
$97,846
Median age
38
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
21.6%
24.5%
26.6%
12.8%
14.5%
Under 1821.6%
18–3424.5%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.8%
65+14.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
76.4%
White76.4%
Black6.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian4.5%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
25.2%
61.8%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+61.8%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66503 in Manhattan, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,148 → $1,562
up 36.1%
Income
$86,828 → $97,846
up 12.7%
Population
16,715 → 17,273
up 3.3%
Renter share
38.5% → 40.5%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61.2% → 61.8%
+0.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 66503 in Manhattan, KS has increased by $414 per month, settling near $1,562 after starting the period at $1,148. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 66503 in Manhattan, KS now reports about $97,846, up from $86,828 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,715 to 17,273 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 40.5% of households rent today, against 38.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 66503 in Manhattan, KS reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66503 covers Manhattan, KS. The median rent here is $1,562/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($97,846/yr), ZIP 66503 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66503?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66503 (Manhattan, KS) is $1,562. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66503 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66503's median rent of $1,562/mo is $403 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66503 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66503 falls in the middle range for Kansas, ranking #26 out of 66 ZIPs at $1,562/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,562/mo in ZIP 66503. The local median household income is $97,846/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66503?

Rent in ZIP 66503 has increased 16.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66503 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66503 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,562/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($97,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66503 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66503 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of ZIP 66503 households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66503 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66503 compare to the rest of Manhattan?

ZIP 66503 is pricier than Manhattan as a whole. At $1,562/mo, it's $269 above the Manhattan citywide median of $1,293/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66503 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66503 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,562/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 66503's median household income ($97,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66503 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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