
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, KS from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Burlington Place

Old Walnut

The Bluffs (KS)

723 Ella St

3121 Canterbury Dr

Kearney Apartment Homes

Village at Kearney Apartments

Quinton Point Apartments

The Ridge of Salina
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Hunters Ridge

Iron Horse Flats

The Logan on 11th

Regency Heights

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Eagle Landing

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

6th Ave Flats

East Park on Stuhr

The Reserves at Prairie Glen

Village Plaza Homes
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Talon Apartments

Heartland Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe

The Theatre District Flats

Cedar Ridge

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

Legacy 34

877 Pontiac Ave

Wheatridge Apartments
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Abilene Plaza

516 SE 6th St

Pony Run

The Residences at Liberty Campus

Golden Ridge

Hickory Hills Residences

211 E 7th St

130 S 5th St

1011 K St

615 W 12th St
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705 6th St

Summit at Elm Street Apartments

226 E 6th

611 Tri-Plex

Loomis Apartment Homes

535 Flats

832 Flats

The Crystal on C Ave

210 N Phillips Ave

Autumn Park Apartments
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Mankato, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,088 | $745 | $1,500 |
| Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $660 | $2,070 |
| Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $750 | $2,545 |
| Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $930 | $2,495 |
| Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Burlington Place priced from $675. Old Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| The Bluffs (KS) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,030 |
| Talon Apartments | The Phillips (Lakeside) | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Heartland Flats | Marlowe | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,080 |
| Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, KS and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at LongLeaf Apartments in the starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LongLeaf Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Reserves at Prairie Glen | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Pioneer Trail Flats | The Malone w/ garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Heartland Flats | Marlowe | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| The Bluffs (KS) | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.15 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mankato Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mankato?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mankato is at Old Walnut listed at $745.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mankato Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mankato Apartment is $675 at Burlington Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mankato Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mankato is starting from $950 at The Bluffs (KS).
What is the most affordable Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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