Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $400 (31 Rentals)

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930 N 5th St, Unit 3
$750
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$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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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

107 E Liberty St, Unit 1

107 E Liberty StMankato, MN 56001
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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

329 N Riverfront Dr

MankatoMN56001
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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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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, 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 2 Beds unit found at Meadow Bloom Apartments priced from $607. Sinclair Flats in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $839. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$839
KnollcrestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $1.19 price per square foot Fox Run Townhomes Model at Fox Run Townhomes in the in the City Center Mankato neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Blue Earth County apartment is the 640 Timberwolf Dr Model at 640 Timberwolf Dr, Unit 104 starting at $700 with a $0.44 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 Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.19
640 Timberwolf Dr, Unit 104640 Timberwolf Dr4BR,4BA$0.44
442 Belgrade AveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Wolf Point TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable3BR,1.5BA$1.18
119 S 6th St, Unit 1119 S 6th St2BR,1BA$1.20
KnollcrestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
608 N 4th St, Unit 1608 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.24
404 James Ave, Unit 101404 James Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Earth County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blue Earth County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blue Earth County Apartment is $995 at Cherry Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blue Earth County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blue Earth County is starting from $607 at Meadow Bloom Apartments.

What is the most affordable Blue Earth County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Blue Earth County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Meadow Apartments and starts from $1,249.

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