Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $500 (18 Rentals)

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107 4th Ave SE

MapletonMN56065
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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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Sinclair Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Flats

210 Dewey LnMankato, MN 56001
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Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, 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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River Bluff Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, 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 The Edge Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $675. Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$675
Highland Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$950
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior) 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 220 State St Model at 220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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 Townhomes3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior)3BR,2.5BA$1.19
220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor220 State St3BR,1BA$0.80
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Southwood Flats2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)2BR,1BA$1.26
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Gray Hawk ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Bunting Lane ApartmentsThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.63
105 Hanover St, Unit #2105 Hanover St1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Earth County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Blue Earth County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blue Earth County is under $1,055.

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 $1,920.

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 11 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 $1,143 which is $777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Earth County.

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