
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $500 (38 Rentals)
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Highland Hills Apartments

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College Station

301 W Bert St

321 W Bert St, Unit 1

The Grove at Mankato
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Blue Earth County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blue Earth County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Blue Earth County Studio Apartments | $1,114 | $1,050 | $1,315 |
Blue Earth County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $625 | $1,775 |
Blue Earth County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $875 | $3,725 |
Blue Earth County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,269 | $2,095 |
Blue Earth County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,325 | $1,880 |
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Cheapest Available Blue Earth County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Blue Earth County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $775. Woodside Apartments in the East Mankato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Woodside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Riverfront Court | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Dublin Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,167 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Northgate Townhomes | Two BR Apt | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Axis Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
The Village Place Flats | One Bedroom ADA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $1.08 price per square foot 221 N 5th St Model at 221 N 5th St, Unit 1 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Blue Earth County apartment is the Three Bed - Market Model at Fox Meadows Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Earth County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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221 N 5th St, Unit 1 | 221 N 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Fox Meadows Townhomes | Three Bed - Market | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
Stadium Courtyard | 2 bed, 1.5 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
The Edge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Grove at Mankato | B2C | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Dublin Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
930 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 930 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Cedar Meadow Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
500 Belle Ave, Unit 1 | 500 Belle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Earth County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blue Earth County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blue Earth County is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blue Earth County?
The cheapest apartment in Blue Earth County is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Blue Earth County costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blue Earth County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Blue Earth County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Blue Earth County?
Cheap apartments in Blue Earth County have an average cost of $612 which is $1,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Earth County.
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