
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Prairie Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $800 (13 Rentals)
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921 N Riverfront Dr, Unit 2

River Bluff Apartments

Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)

Riverfront Court

Dublin Road Townhomes

Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes

Village Court Apartments
The Prairie, Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Prairie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Prairie Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
The Prairie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $890 | $1,695 |
The Prairie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $949 | $2,495 |
The Prairie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,025 | $2,260 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Prairie Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Cheapest Available The Prairie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Prairie area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Court Apartments priced from $899. Hoover Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable The Prairie apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Riverfront Court | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Prairie, MN
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Prairie area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at M² Lofts in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,260. The second greatest value The Prairie apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath (Type A) Model at Silos Apartments starting at $1,874 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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M² Lofts | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Silos Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (Type A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
930 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 930 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Axis Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
612 N 4th St, Unit 1 | 612 N 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Prairie, Mankato, MN
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Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Prairie Neighborhood in Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Prairie Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Prairie?
The cheapest apartment in The Prairie is Village Court Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in The Prairie costs $1,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Prairie?
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 1 regular apartments in The Prairie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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