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520 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 431-0987
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Southwood Flats

520 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 431-0987
Southwood Flats in Mankato, MN - Building Photo
  • 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,174Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
  • 1,008Square Feet

About Southwood Flats

Southwood Flats, part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities, is conveniently located down the street from Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU) and offers a pet friendly home, off-street permit parking and on-site laundry. Each unit features one or two bedrooms, a dining area that overlooks the living room, with private balcony or patio, a/c and high-speed Internet access. You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home. Accepts Section 8 vouchers.

Southwood Flats is located in the University Neighborhood and 56001 Zip code of Mankato, MN.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Free Internet
  • Heat
  • on-site laundry
  • Pet Friendly
  • Resident Benefits
  • Sewer
  • trash
  • water

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Southwood Flats offers 2 Bedroom apartments having 1,008 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 2 Bedrooms

      2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1008 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,174Call for Availability2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)1008 sq ft$1,145

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Balcony

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Microwave
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Outdoor Space

      • Patio

      Services

      • Recycling

      Unique Features

      • Heat
      • Resident Benefits
      • Sewer
      • Trash
      • Water

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price

      • $1,174

      Deposit

      • $1,145 deposit
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 153 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1971

    Lease Terms

    • 12 mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Move-In Fees

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per Applicant$50

    Other Fees

    Pet Fees

    Cat

    One-Time Pet Fee$0
    Monthly Pet Fee$50/mo

    Dog

    One-Time Pet Fee$0
    Monthly Pet Fee$50/mo

    Cats

    • 2 Pet Limit

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface Lot

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Free Internet
    • Heat
    • on-site laundry
    • Pet Friendly
    • Resident Benefits
    • Sewer
    • trash
    • water

    On-Site Services

    • Online Services
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Walk Up

    Interior Features

    • Balcony
    • Tub/Shower
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Heating
    • Cable Ready
    • Air Conditioning
    • Wi Fi
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Microwave
    • Dishwasher
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Office
    • Linen Closet
    • Window Coverings
    • Dining Room

    Outdoor Features

    • Porch
    • Yard
    • Deck
    • Lawn
    • Patio

    Student Features

    • Walk To Campus
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    520 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
    Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
    Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
    Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    23 / 100

    Car-Dependent

    Almost all errands require a car

    Bike Score®

    22 / 100

    Somewhat Bikeable

    Minimal bike infrastructure

    Frequently Asked Questions about Southwood Flats

    Where is Southwood Flats located?

    Southwood Flats is located at 520 James Ave near the University area of Mankato, MN

    What is the current rent range at Southwood Flats?

    Call us today for rates on the 2 Bedroom option at Southwood Flats

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Southwood Flats are
    • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.0

      The Southwood Flats Apartments are 26.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the University area, and 26.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the University Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,174$1,601-$427-26.7%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Mankato

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,174$1,589-$415-26.1%

      Methodology: On 10/22/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 92 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Southwood Flats (University), and 102 other apartment communities in Mankato using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 10/22/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Mankato West Senior High

    Mankato Public
    1351 South Riverfront Drive
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1223 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
    8/10

    Jefferson Elementary

    Mankato Public
    100 James Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (204 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    6/10

    Dakota Meadows Middle School

    Mankato Public
    1900 HOWARD DR
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (878 Students)
    In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.4 miles away
    7/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Southwood Flats.

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    1270 E Madison Ave
    4 minute drive / 2.11 miles away

    Autozone

    1821 E Madison Ave
    6 minute drive / 3.02 miles away

    Jcpenney

    1850 Adams St
    6 minute drive / 3.18 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Minnesota State University - Mankato Campus

    South Rd and Ellis Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

    Groceries

    Cub Foods

    1800 E Madison Ave
    6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato

    1025 Marsh Street
    5 minute drive / 1.67 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Riverfront Center

    1100-1200 S Riverfront Dr
    2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

    Mankato Place

    12 Civic Center Plz
    3 minute drive / 1.05 miles away

    Madison Square

    301-313 Madison Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

    Southwood Flats has 5 shopping centers within 2.1 miles.

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Mankato Studio Apartments $964$745$1,215
    Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,452$750$2,146
    Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,589$950$2,396
    Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,841$885$2,830
    Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,689$1,279$1,880

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