Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $500 (29 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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Roe Crest Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roe Crest Place

1601 Roe Crest DrMankato, 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
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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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property at 628 Garfield Ave

628 Garfield Ave

North MankatoMN56003
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442 Belgrade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

442 Belgrade Ave

442 Belgrade AveNorth Mankato, MN 56003

Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $725 to $3,725 with an overall median price of $2,027. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Industrial Mankato at $895, The Prairie at $725, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Industrial Mankato$1,730$8956521
The Prairie$1,800$7256674
City Center Mankato$1,812$7757483
Sibley Park$1,812$7757559
West Mankato$1,812$7757531
Lincoln Park$1,850$7757778
Downtown Mankato$2,220$7256725
East Mankato$2,220$7256617
Erlandson Park$2,220$7256800
Five Corners$2,220$7406518

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. Glenwood Terrace in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$775
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Village Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$899
Hoover Estates2/12BR,1BA$975
Woodside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1023 N Riverfront Dr Model at 1023 N Riverfront Dr, Unit 3 in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the 1x1 Model at 2209 White Oak Dr starting at $1,875 with a $1.11 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1023 N Riverfront Dr, Unit 31023 N Riverfront Dr4BR,2BA$0.96
2209 White Oak Dr1x13BR,2.5BA$1.11
1755 Colette Dr, Unit 31755 Colette Dr3BR,2BA$1.19
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Cardinal Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Dublin HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
930 N 5th St, Unit 2930 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.05
200 E Elm St, Unit 3200 E Elm St1BR,1BA$0.81
1740 Lee Blvd, Unit 31740 Lee Blvd2BR,1BA$1.14
Hoover Estates2/12BR,1BA$1.12

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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

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 $995.

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 $2,027.

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 8,956 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 $994 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mankato.

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