
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN from $500 (39 Rentals)
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930 N 5th St, Unit 3

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528 N 6th St, Unit .5

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107 E Liberty St, Unit 3

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210 Thompson St, Unit #2

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1101 N 6th St, Unit 2

Valley View Apartments

Village Place Apartments

College Station

Glenwood Terrace

Knollcrest

301 N Riverfront Dr

Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes

Gray Hawk Apartments

Cherry Square

Augusta Park Estates

Woodside Apartments

Rita Road

Skyway Property Holdings, LLC - (Studio 5)

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429 State St, Unit 203

524 Jefferson Ave

Commerce Apartments

Village Court Apartments

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Hoover Estates
Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $750 | $1,100 |
| Cheap Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $750 | $2,146 |
| Cheap Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $825 | $2,396 |
| Cheap Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,299 | $2,830 |
| Cheap Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,279 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN
Pricing Updated: 10/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $750 to $2,830 with an overall median price of $2,066. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Industrial Mankato at $750, West Mankato at $875, and Downtown Mankato at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mankato Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Industrial Mankato | $1,625 | $750 | 89 |
| West Mankato | $1,639 | $875 | 16 |
| Downtown Mankato | $2,000 | $875 | 11 |
| City Center Mankato | $2,135 | $750 | 112 |
| East Mankato | $2,135 | $750 | 137 |
| Erlandson Park | $2,135 | $750 | 147 |
| Five Corners | $2,135 | $750 | 140 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,135 | $750 | 112 |
| Riverfront Park | $2,135 | $750 | 140 |
| The Prairie | $2,135 | $750 | 116 |
Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a Studio unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $750. Sinclair Flats in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $838. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Sinclair Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $838 |
| College Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| Glenwood Terrace | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 BR Large W/Den | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Knollcrest | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN
As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $1.19 price per square foot Fox Run Townhomes 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 Three Bedroom Model at 442 Belgrade Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the City Center Mankato 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. |
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| Fox Run Townhomes | Fox Run Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| 442 Belgrade Ave | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Dublin Road Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| 1104 N 5th St, Unit 3 Bed | 1104 N 5th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sinclair Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Knollcrest | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Glenwood Terrace | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Cherry Ridge Apartments | Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1101 N 6th St, Unit 2 | 1101 N 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Bunting Lane Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
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Getting Around Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Mankato costs $2,066.
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 234 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 $793 which is $1,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mankato.
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