Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $500 (18 Rentals)

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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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Sinclair Flats
2 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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River Bluff Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, 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 Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$675
Highland Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
Commerce ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mankato 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 Mankato 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 Mankato 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
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Gray Hawk ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
2461 Northridge Dr, Unit 22461 Northridge Dr2BR,1BA$1.13
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

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Getting Around Mankato, MN

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Highland Hills Apartments listed at $720.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mankato Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mankato Apartment is $875 at Commerce Apartments.

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 $675 at The Edge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Meadow Apartments and starts from $1,249.

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