
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Highland Hills Apartments

Glenwood Terrace

College Station

The Grove at Mankato

Woodside Apartments

River Bluff Apartments

532 W Wheeler Ave, Unit .5

Village Court Apartments

628 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $995 | $1,195 |
Cheap Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $740 | $1,775 |
Cheap Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $916 | $3,725 |
Cheap Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,025 | $2,260 |
Cheap Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,300 | $1,880 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN
Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $740 to $3,725 with an overall median price of $2,001. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Industrial Mankato at $895, The Prairie at $890, and City Center Mankato at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mankato Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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North Industrial Mankato | $1,595 | $895 | 78 |
The Prairie | $1,595 | $890 | 81 |
City Center Mankato | $1,812 | $775 | 92 |
Sibley Park | $1,812 | $775 | 92 |
West Mankato | $1,812 | $775 | 93 |
Lincoln Park | $1,850 | $775 | 99 |
Downtown Mankato | $2,220 | $775 | 84 |
East Mankato | $2,220 | $740 | 93 |
Erlandson Park | $2,220 | $740 | 86 |
Five Corners | $2,220 | $740 | 82 |
Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $775. Village Court Apartments in the City Center Mankato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Woodside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Augusta Park Estates | Studio Apartment B (C) | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1x1 Model at 2209 White Oak Dr in the starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Tartan Glen starting at $1,550 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2209 White Oak Dr | 1x1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
Tartan Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Fox Meadows Townhomes | Three Bed - Market | 3BR,0.5BA | $1.28 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
The Edge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Dublin Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
930 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 930 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
315 Washington Ct, Unit 315.5 | 315 Washington Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Getting Around Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mankato Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mankato?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mankato is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mankato?
The cheapest apartment in Mankato is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Mankato costs $2,001.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mankato?
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 104 regular apartments in Mankato 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 Mankato?
Cheap apartments in Mankato have an average cost of $938 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mankato.
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