Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $427 (55 Rentals)

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Highland Hills Apartments
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$295 - $1,980

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Base Rent$295 - $1,980

Total Monthly Price$295 - $1,980
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 335 Bradley St
$750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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335 Bradley St, Unit Left Side

335 Bradley St
MankatoMN56001
property at 322 E Walnut St
$774

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$774

Total Monthly Price$774
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9
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322 E Walnut St

MankatoMN56001
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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2
$800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

315 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 100 Glenwood Ave
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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100 Glenwood Ave

MankatoMN56001

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property at 226 Bradley St
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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226 Bradley St

MankatoMN56001
property at 525 S Broad St
$960

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$960

Total Monthly Price$960
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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525 S Broad St

MankatoMN56001
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The Grove at Mankato
Rent Specials
$970 - $1,829

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$940 - $1,799
Required Monthly Fees$30

Total Monthly Price$970 - $1,829
11 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate RdMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Apartments
Rent Specials
$980 - $1,517

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950 - $1,487
Required Monthly Fees$30

Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,517
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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930 N 5th St, Unit 2
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

930 N 5th St, Unit 2

930 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 224 Carroll St
$1,024

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,024

Total Monthly Price$1,024
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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224 Carroll St

MankatoMN56001
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The Edge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,080 - $1,330

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees$30

Total Monthly Price$1,080 - $1,330
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edge Apartments

1902 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
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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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River Bluff Suites
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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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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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, MN 56001
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Knollcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollcrest

120-122 Knollcrest DrMankato, MN 56001
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Wesley Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Place

319 E Washington StMankato, MN 56001
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Echo Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Rivers

115 Echo StMankato, MN 56001
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107 S 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001

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property at 815 N 4th St
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, MN 56001
Student Housing
property at 914 Lyndale St
$724

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$724

Total Monthly Price$724
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 2

914 Lyndale St

North MankatoMN56003
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property at 315 Belgrade Ave
$860

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$860

Total Monthly Price$860
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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315 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3

315 Belgrade Ave
North MankatoMN56003
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property at 423 Nicollet Ave
$894

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$894

Total Monthly Price$894
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 28

423 Nicollet Ave

North MankatoMN56003
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Hoover Estates
$918 - $1,218

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895 - $1,195
Required Monthly Fees$23

Total Monthly Price$918 - $1,218
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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property at 630 Lyndale St
$960

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$960

Total Monthly Price$960
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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630 Lyndale St

North MankatoMN56003

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Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a 5 Beds unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $295. College Station in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $427. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsHighland East B5BR,2BA$295
College Station5 Bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$427
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$465
Colony Court ApartmentsMNCCT 1x1 627sqft1BR,1BA$750
Hoover EstatesEfficient One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$918
Parkway Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$974
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$985
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $0.91 price per square foot 428 Deldona Dr Model at 428 Deldona Dr, Unit 4 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the 101 S Broad St Model at 101 S Broad St, Unit 1 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.
428 Deldona Dr, Unit 4428 Deldona Dr3BR,2BA$0.91
101 S Broad St, Unit 1101 S Broad St2BR,1BA$0.80
College Station5 Bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$0.32
214 Heather Ln, Unit 3214 Heather Ln3BR,2BA$0.96
120 Locust St, Unit 7 Lower120 Locust St3BR,2BA$0.88
930 N 5th St, Unit 2930 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
315 E Walnut St, Unit #2315 E Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.00
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.73
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$0.75

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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 Skyway Properties LLC listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mankato Apartment is $465 at Lewis Lofts.

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 $875 at Colony Court 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 $1,099.

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