If you're moving to Manhattan from another city, state, or country, finding housing and getting settled in a new community can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for your graduate career. The resources below will help you explore housing options and get acquainted with the Little Apple.
Finding a home
Graduate School Housing Guide
This guide was created from housing reviews and experiences shared by current K-State graduate students. If you're not sure where to begin your search for housing, this guide is a good place to start because it shows you where other graduate students are living.
The guide features a variety of properties in Manhattan, but does not include all housing options. You also might want to explore the additional resources below.
Guidance for international students
While you have the option to choose housing on or off campus, we encourage international students to consider K-State's Jardine Apartments for at least you first year at K-State. The K-State campus housing site includes information specifically to guide international students through the campus housing process, for those who choose to reside on-campus.
Visit the international student on-campus housing sitehttps://housing.k-state.edu/living-options/international-students/Y
K-State housing - K-State offers residence halls and apartment housing (Jardine). The Jardine apartments are popular choice for graduate students who want to be within walking distance of campus.
Rent College Pads - specific for college housing in the Manhattan area and includes a feature for finding roommates in the K-State student community. You can even filter your search to master's and doctoral students.
The Mercury - view housing listings in Manhattan's newspaper
The Collegian - view housing listings in K-State's newspaper
Off-Campus Housing Support - As a K-State student, you have access to the free services provided by the office of Off-Campus Housing Support. Off-Campus Housing Support provides information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. The Off-Campus Housing Support website also includes guides on where to find housing.
Guidance from current students
In addition to reading reviews in the Graduate School Housing Guide, you might find it helpful to connect directly with current students to learn about their housing experiences. Ask your graduate program director if they can connect you with current graduate students in your program to learn where they live and hear about their housing experiences.
Nicknamed "The Little Apple," Manhattan, KS is located in the picturesque Flint Hills, very near the geographic center of the United States. Below, you will find more information about the area, services and resources, and other information to help you make Manhattan your new home. Additional resources for international students getting started in the U.S. can be found on the ISSS Resources page and the under the helpful links section on the ISSS Orientation page.
We recommend that you make air travel arrangements with the Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) as your final destination. The MHK airport is approximately 7.5 miles/12 km from the K-State campus. The closest national and international airports are located in Wichita and Kansas City, both of which are approximately 130 miles/210 km from Manhattan. Scheduled daily flights are available to and from Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD).
Ground transportation options from Kansas City to Manhattan:
5 Guys Transportation is a shuttle van that will pick you up from MCI at any time. Simply make your reservation before arriving at MCI, and the shuttle will pick you up when your flight arrives.
Execu Cartown car service will pick you up at MCI and take you to your destination in Manhattan according on your reservation.
SuperShuttle Express is a shared shuttle van service that will take you to any area in Manhattan. Make your bookings online before arriving at MCI.
Greyhound bus service stops at the parking garage on the K-State Manhattan campus. You may plan a Greyhound Bus travel from Kansas City and other places in the United States.
Transportation around Manhattan
Riley County offers ATA bus service, which services the Manhattan and K-State areas. Local taxi service and shared ride services with Lyft and Uber also are available.
Build your community, connect with current graduate students
In addition to reading reviews in the Graduate School Housing Guide, you might find it helpful to connect directly with current students to learn about their housing experiences. Ask your graduate program director if they can connect you with current graduate students in your program to learn where they live and hear about their housing experiences.
This guide was created from housing reviews and experiences shared by current K-State graduate students. If you're not sure where to begin your search for housing, this guide is a good place to start because it shows you where other graduate students are living.