Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $500 (21 Rentals)

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930 N 5th St, Unit 3
$750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

930 N 5th St, Unit 3

930 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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528 N 6th St, Unit .5
$845
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$845

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$845
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

528 N 6th St, Unit .5

528 N 6th StMankato, MN 56001
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105 Hanover St, Unit #4
$850
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

105 Hanover St, Unit #4

105 Hanover StMankato, MN 56001
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107 E Liberty St, Unit 3
$895
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

107 E Liberty St, Unit 3

107 E Liberty StMankato, MN 56001
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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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River Bluff Suites
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Sinclair Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Flats

210 Dewey LnMankato, 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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Cheapest Available Blue Earth County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Blue Earth County, MN is a Studio unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $750. Sinclair Flats in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $838. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$838
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$950
Knollcrest2 bed2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 bedrooms & 1 loft Model at Sibley Parkway Crossing in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Blue Earth County apartment is the 3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior) Model at Fox Run Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the City Center Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Earth County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sibley Parkway Crossing2 bedrooms & 1 loft2BR,2.5BA$0.95
Fox Run Townhomes3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior)3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit3BR,2BA$0.93
704 N 2nd St, Unit 1704 N 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.76
206 W 9th St, Unit Upper206 W 9th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Southwood Flats2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)2BR,1BA$1.16
1027 N Broad St, Unit Apt 31027 N Broad St1BR,1BA$0.80
Knollcrest2 bed2BR,1BA$1.11
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Bunting Lane ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$0.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Earth County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blue Earth County?

The cheapest apartment in Blue Earth County is Valley View Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Blue Earth County costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blue Earth County?

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 24 regular apartments in Blue Earth County 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 Blue Earth County?

Cheap apartments in Blue Earth County have an average cost of $976 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Earth County.

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