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

335 Bradley St, Unit Left Side

322 E Walnut St

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609 S Broad St, Unit 4

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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

Glenwood Terrace

Valley View Apartments

426 N 5th St, Unit 1

100 Glenwood Ave
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226 Bradley St

525 S Broad St

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The Grove at Mankato

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221 State St, Unit 1

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River Bluff Apartments

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930 N 5th St, Unit 2

Southwood Flats

224 Carroll St

Gray Hawk Apartments

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

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The Edge Apartments

Cedar Meadow Apartments

Lewis Lofts

404 S 4th St

Eastport Apartments

River Bluff Suites

Sinclair Flats

Rosa Place Apartments II

Rosa Place
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The Preserve Apartments

Hilltop Lane Apartments

Colette Townhomes

Parkway Apartments

Cherry Ridge Apartments

Knollcrest

Wesley Place

Meadow Rivers Apartments

Echo Rivers

107 S 5th St
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815 N 4th St

Rita Road

914 Lyndale St

138 N Agency St, Unit 4

Colony Court Apartments

315 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3

423 Nicollet Ave

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Hoover Estates

630 Lyndale St

1711 Northway Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $900 | $1,315 |
| Cheap Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $724 | $2,155 |
| Cheap Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $722 | $2,155 |
| Cheap Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,099 | $2,415 |
| Cheap Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,780 | $2,080 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills Apartments | Highland East B | 5BR,2BA | $295 |
| College Station | 5 Bedroom 2 bath | 5BR,2BA | $427 |
| Lewis Lofts | 1a1t | 1BR,1BA | $465 |
| Colony Court Apartments | MNCCT 1x1 627sqft | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hoover Estates | Efficient One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Parkway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Glenwood Terrace | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Cherry Ridge Apartments | Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Key City Group, LLC (BT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 Deldona Dr, Unit 4 | 428 Deldona Dr | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| 101 S Broad St, Unit 1 | 101 S Broad St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| College Station | 5 Bedroom 2 bath | 5BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| 214 Heather Ln, Unit 3 | 214 Heather Ln | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 120 Locust St, Unit 7 Lower | 120 Locust St | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 930 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 930 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Key City Group, LLC (BT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 315 E Walnut St, Unit #2 | 315 E Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Bunting Lane Apartments | Individual Roommates Included! | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| Lewis Lofts | 1a1t | 1BR,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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