
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $900 (41 Rentals)


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141 E Welcome Ave, Unit M Hanson Prop.

Glenwood Terrace

Cherry Ridge Apartments

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Highland Hills Apartments

Valley View Apartments

120 S 4th St

224 Carroll St
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Gray Hawk Apartments

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River Bluff Apartments

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The Grove at Mankato

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501 N 5th St, Unit Upper Level 1/2

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429 State St, Unit 203

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Pfau Reed Apartments

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403 Riverfront N Dr

Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes
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500 Belle Ave, Unit 1

Cherry Square

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101 S Broad St, Unit 1

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1325 Fair Street, Unit #4

Lewis Lofts

Parkway

404 S 4th St

The Preserve Apartments
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Colette Townhomes

Hilltop Lane Apartments

Knollcrest

325 E Washington St

Sinclair Flats

Meadow Rivers Apartments

107 S 5th St

Rosa Place
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Rita Road

442 Belgrade Ave

1711 Northway Dr

Commerce Apartments

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Hoover Estates

Village Court Apartments

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1916 Haughton Ave, Unit 4

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1740 Lee Blvd, Unit 3
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418 Allan Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,082 | $750 | $1,315 |
| Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $675 | $1,850 |
| Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $900 | $2,150 |
| Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $990 | $2,415 |
| Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,780 | $2,080 |
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Prairie Winds Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mankato Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mankato?
The cheapest apartment in Mankato is Cherry Ridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Mankato costs $2,311.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mankato?
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 141 regular apartments in Mankato 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 Mankato?
Cheap apartments in Mankato have an average cost of $388 which is $1,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mankato.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.