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

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404 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

404 S 4th St

404 S 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, MN 56001
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442 Belgrade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

442 Belgrade Ave

442 Belgrade AveNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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Rosa Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa Place

510 Timberwolf DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Preserve Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preserve Apartments

240 Jaycee CtMankato, MN 56001
Student Housing
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River Bluff Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Gray Hawk Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gray Hawk Apartments

160-180 Homestead RdMankato, MN 56001
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Echo Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Rivers

115 Echo StMankato, MN 56001
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107 S 5th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$775
Woodside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,090
Dublin HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,167
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Northgate TownhomesTwo BR Apt2BR,1BA$1,225
Axis Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,245
The Village Place FlatsOne Bedroom ADA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
221 N 5th St, Unit 1221 N 5th St4BR,1BA$1.08
Fox Meadows TownhomesThree Bed - Market3BR,1.5BA$1.34
Stadium Courtyard2 bed, 1.5 bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
The Grove at MankatoB2C3BR,2BA$1.41
Dublin HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
930 N 5th St, Unit 2930 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Cedar Meadow Apartments3BR3BR,1BA$1.40
500 Belle Ave, Unit 1500 Belle Ave1BR,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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