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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $750 | $1,295 |
Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $451 | $2,146 |
| Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $538 | $2,396 |
| Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $450 | $2,830 |
| Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $445 | $1,828 |
There are currently 325 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Mankato, MN that range in price from $451 to $2,146. Erlandson Park, Five Corners and Riverfront Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Mankato with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlandson Park | 33 | $1,527 | $451 |
| Five Corners | 32 | $1,527 | $451 |
| Riverfront Park | 32 | $1,525 | $451 |
| Washington Park | 32 | $1,525 | $451 |
| City Center Mankato | 26 | $1,487 | $451 |
| Downtown Mankato | 26 | $1,450 | $451 |
| Lincoln Park | 26 | $1,487 | $451 |
| The Prairie | 26 | $1,574 | $451 |
| East Mankato | 24 | $1,577 | $800 |
| North Industrial Mankato | 22 | $1,530 | $875 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mankato, MN is found at Augusta Park Estates in the North Industrial Mankato neighborhood and is 955 square feet priced from $1,580. 442 Belgrade Ave in the City Center Mankato neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 905 square feet and currently listed start at $835. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mankato:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Park Estates | D- 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 955 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
| 442 Belgrade Ave | One Bedroom | 905 Sq Ft | $835 |
| Pond View Heights Apartments | B - 1 BR+Den (now) | 852 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Legacy Park Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom Plus Den | 835 Sq Ft | $1,214 |
| Silos Apartments | 1+ Bed, 1 Bath (Type G) | 835 Sq Ft | $1,574 |
| M² Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 785 Sq Ft | $1,425 |
| Axis Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 758 Sq Ft | $1,380 |
| Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 756 Sq Ft | $1,104 |
| Woodside Apartments | Clubhouse 1 Bed | 720 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Lewis Lofts | 1a1t | 654 Sq Ft | $451 |
As of January 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mankato, MN is the 1a1t Model starting from $451 at Lewis Lofts in the University neighborhood. The second most affordable Mankato 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at 442 Belgrade Ave starting at $835 in the City Center Mankato neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mankato is currently $1,446. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mankato:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Lofts | 1a1t | $451 |
| 442 Belgrade Ave | One Bedroom | $835 |
| Glenwood Terrace | 1 BR/1 BA | $880 |
| Cherry Square | 1 Bedroom | $995 |
| Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | $1,104 |
| The Alma | 1 Bedroom | $1,131 |
| Legacy Park Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom Plus Den | $1,214 |
| Woodside Apartments | Clubhouse 1 Bed | $1,350 |
| Silos Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Type C) | $1,374 |
| Axis Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,380 |
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