
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (13 Rentals)
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123 S 5th St, Unit 3

323 Warren St, Unit 1

Village Court Apartments

628 Garfield Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Mankato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,016 | $950 | $1,050 |
West Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $775 | $1,695 |
West Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $920 | $3,725 |
West Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $1,025 | $1,730 |
West Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,300 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN
As of March 28, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bridge Plaza Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Silos Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (Type A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
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 |
Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
Highland Hills Apartments | Highland North A | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mankato, Mankato, MN
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Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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
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 West Mankato Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mankato?
The cheapest apartment in West Mankato is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in West Mankato costs $1,812.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 West 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 West Mankato?
Cheap apartments in West Mankato have an average cost of $1,076 which is $736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mankato.
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