Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (12 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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Roe Crest Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roe Crest Place

1601 Roe Crest DrMankato, MN 56003
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River Bluff Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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628 Garfield Ave

North MankatoMN56003
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442 Belgrade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

442 Belgrade Ave

442 Belgrade AveNorth Mankato, MN 56003

West Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $775. Village Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$775
Village Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$899
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,090
Southwood Flats2 Bed, 1 Bath (original)2BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mankato area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Bridge Plaza Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value West Mankato 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 West Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridge Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.82
Silos Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (Type A)2BR,2BA$1.75
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Southwood Flats2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)2BR,1BA$1.31
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1.30
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Axis Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.98
Highland Hills ApartmentsHighland North A1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Mankato, Minnesota. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the West Mankato Neighborhood in Mankato, MN

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mankato Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Mankato Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Mankato Apartment is $775 at Highland Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Mankato Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Mankato is starting from $920 at Highland Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Hills Apartments and starts from $1,329.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.