Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN from $400 (25 Rentals)

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612 N 4th St
$900 - $925
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612 N 4th St

612 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
Senior Living
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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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442 Belgrade Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

442 Belgrade Ave

442 Belgrade AveNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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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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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 Lewis Lofts in the University neighborhood priced from $465. Meadow Bloom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Earth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$465
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Earth County, MN

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blue Earth County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 508 S 4th St Model at 508 S 4th St, Unit #1 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Blue Earth County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Lofts Model at Sibley Parkway Crossing starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 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.
508 S 4th St, Unit #1508 S 4th St5BR,2BA$1.04
Sibley Parkway Crossing2 Bedrooms + 2 Lofts2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Fox Run Townhomes3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior)3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Market3BR,1.5BA$1.11
1104 N 5th St, Unit 3 Bed1104 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.08
Sinclair Flats3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
101 Eagle Path, Unit 1101 Eagle Path2BR,1BA$1.16
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$0.75

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 $1,084.

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

The cheapest apartment in Blue Earth County is Lewis Lofts which is listed at $465, while the average apartment in Blue Earth County costs $2,250.

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 21 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 $499 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Earth County.

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