Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 109 4th Ave SE

$650

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109 4th Ave SE

MapletonMN56065
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930 N 5th St
$750 - $1,000
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$750 - $1,000

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$750 - $1,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

930 N 5th St

930 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Highland Hills Apartments
$750 - $1,980
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$750 - $1,980

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$750 - $1,980
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Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 222 1/2 W 6th St

$895

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222 1/2 W 6th St.

222 1/2 W 6th St
MankatoMN56001
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112 Grove St, Unit 3
$900
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112 Grove St, Unit 3

112 Grove StMankato, MN 56001
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The Grove at Mankato
$970 - $1,829
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$940 - $1,799
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$970 - $1,829
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate RdMankato, MN 56001
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property at 525 S Broad St

$985

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$985

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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525 S Broad St

MankatoMN56001

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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey 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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Colette Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colette Townhomes

428 Commodore DrMankato, MN 56001
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Knollcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollcrest

120-122 Knollcrest DrMankato, MN 56001
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201 Pilgrim St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Pilgrim St

201 Pilgrim StSaint Clair, MN 56080
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Cheapest Available Blue Earth County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Blue Earth County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 442 Belgrade Ave in the North Mankato neighborhood priced from $835. Lewis Lofts in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$855
Village Place Apartments of MankatoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
201 Pilgrim St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1,025
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1)1BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Fox Run Townhomes Model at Fox Run Townhomes in the in the City Center Mankato neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Blue Earth County apartment is the 120 Locust St Model at 120 Locust St starting at $1,150 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the University 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.
Fox Run TownhomesFox Run Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.13
120 Locust St120 Locust St3BR,1BA$0.88
Legacy Park EstatesThree Bedroom 1.75 Bathroom3BR,1.75BA$1.22
909 S Front St, Unit 3909 S Front St3BR,1BA$0.83
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$0.94
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
612 N 4th St, Unit 4612 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.25
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92

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 442 Belgrade Ave which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Blue Earth County costs $2,350.

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 12 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 $322 which is $2,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Earth County.

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