
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $700 (12 Rentals)
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The Grove at Mankato

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City Center Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Mankato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $775 | $1,599 |
City Center Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $875 | $1,995 |
City Center Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $1,305 | $1,799 |
City Center Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,600 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Cheapest Available City Center Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $775. Village Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable City Center Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Village Court Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (original) | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Riverfront Court | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Mankato, MN
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Mankato area is the $0.93 price per square foot 220 State St Model at 220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value City Center Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Riverfront Court starting at $1,450 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor | 220 State St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
The Grove at Mankato | B2C | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
River Bluff Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Axis Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Village Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Highland Hills Apartments | Elm Tree Court | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
107 E Liberty St, Unit 2 | 107 E Liberty St | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center Mankato, Mankato, MN
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the City Center Mankato Neighborhood in Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Mankato Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Mankato?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Mankato is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in City Center Mankato costs $1,812.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center 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 6 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center Mankato?
Cheap apartments in City Center Mankato have an average cost of $1,300 which is $512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Mankato.
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