Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (15 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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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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East Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $775. Woodside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$775
Woodside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Augusta Park EstatesStudio Apartment B (C)Studio,1BA$1,050
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mankato, MN

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mankato area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Tartan Glen in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Riverfront Court starting at $1,350 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Southwood Flats2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)2BR,1BA$1.31
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Legacy Park EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
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$1.30
315 Washington Ct, Unit 315.5315 Washington Ct1BR,1BA$1.23

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East Mankato, Mankato, MN

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Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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

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 $1,167.

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 $2,220.

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 10 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 $811 which is $1,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mankato.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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