
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Mankato area of Mankato.


Bunting Lane Apartments

Highland Hills Apartments

Glenwood Terrace

College Station

The Grove at Mankato
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Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes

120 S 4th St

Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)

407 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

The Edge Apartments

Augusta Park Estates
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Woodside Apartments

118 Van Brunt St, Unit 2
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329 Belgrade Ave, Unit 2
East Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Mankato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,103 | $1,030 | $1,315 |
East Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $600 | $1,775 |
East Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $682 | $3,725 |
East Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,269 | $2,095 |
East Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $1,325 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bunting Lane Apartments priced from $682. Highland Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bunting Lane Apartments | Random Roommate Included! | 2BR,2BA | $682 |
Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Woodside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Riverfront Court | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
Dublin Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,167 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mankato, MN
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mankato area is the $0.88 price per square foot 428 Deldona Dr Model at 428 Deldona Dr, Unit 3 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value East Mankato apartment is the 3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior) Model at Fox Run Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the North Industrial Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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428 Deldona Dr, Unit 3 | 428 Deldona Dr | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Fox Run Townhomes | 3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
221 N 5th St, Unit 1 | 221 N 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Augusta Commons | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Cardinal Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
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 |
329 Belgrade Ave, Unit 2 | 329 Belgrade Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Mankato, MN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the East Mankato Neighborhood in Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mankato Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Mankato?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Mankato is under $1,220.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Mankato?
The cheapest apartment in East Mankato is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in East Mankato costs $1,990.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 6 regular apartments in East 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 East Mankato?
Cheap apartments in East Mankato have an average cost of $695 which is $1,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mankato.
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