Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $400 (26 Rentals)

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930 N 5th St, Unit 3
$750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

930 N 5th St, Unit 3

930 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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$895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

107 E Liberty St, Unit 1

107 E Liberty StMankato, MN 56001
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717 N 2nd St, Unit 4
$950
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$950

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 3, 2026

717 N 2nd St, Unit 4

717 N 2nd StMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Apartments
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$1,096 - $1,511
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$1,085 - $1,500
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$1,096 - $1,511
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Norland Apartments
$1,100
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$1,100

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Norland Apartments

610-620 Reed StMankato, MN 56001
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Sinclair Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Flats

210 Dewey LnMankato, MN 56001

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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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City Center Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Flats priced from $839. Cherry Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable City Center Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$839
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$1,074
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1,099
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Mankato, MN

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Mankato area is the $1.19 price per square foot Fox Run Townhomes Model at Fox Run Townhomes in the in the City Center Mankato neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value City Center Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 442 Belgrade Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the City Center Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox Run TownhomesFox Run Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.19
442 Belgrade AveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
119 S 6th St, Unit 1119 S 6th St2BR,1BA$1.20
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
608 N 4th St, Unit 1608 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.24
429 State St, Unit 203429 State St2BR,1BA$1.38
404 James Ave, Unit 101404 James Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92

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City Center Mankato, Mankato, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Mankato Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Mankato?

The cheapest apartment in City Center Mankato is Cherry Square which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in City Center Mankato costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center 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 29 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center Mankato?

Cheap apartments in City Center Mankato have an average cost of $807 which is $1,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Mankato.

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