Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $575 (20 Rentals)

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property at 322 E Walnut St
$774

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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

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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 107 E Liberty St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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107 E Liberty St

MankatoMN56001
property at 100 Glenwood Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

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

MankatoMN56001
property at 525 S Broad St
$960

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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 Alma
$1,167

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Base Rent$1,137
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12 Month Lease Term
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The Alma

105 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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101 S Broad St, Unit 1
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

101 S Broad St, Unit 1

101 S Broad 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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Wesley Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Place

319 E Washington 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 103 Locust St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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103 Locust St

MankatoMN56001
property at 315 Belgrade Ave
$860

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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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Downtown Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Cherry Ridge Apartments priced from $995. Wesley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1,025
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Skyway Properties LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
The Alma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mankato, MN

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mankato area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Bridge Plaza Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridge Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.96
101 S Broad St, Unit 1101 S Broad St2BR,1BA$0.80
120 Locust St, Unit 7 Lower120 Locust St3BR,2BA$0.88
Riverfront CourtNew Three Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
117 Cherry St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.73
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
315 E Walnut St, Unit #2315 E Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.00
Skyway Properties LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.17
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Downtown Mankato, Mankato, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mankato Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mankato?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mankato is at Skyway Properties LLC listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mankato Apartment is $1,075 at Cherry Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mankato Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mankato is starting from $995 at Cherry Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Court and starts from $1,450.

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