Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (16 Rentals)

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property at 323 Warren St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

323 Warren St, Unit 3

323 Warren St
MankatoMN56001
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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2
$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

315 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 525 S Broad St

$985

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$985

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$985

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

525 S Broad St

MankatoMN56001
property at 120 S 4th St

$1,024

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$1,024

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$1,024

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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120 S 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 325 E Plum St

$1,065

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$1,065

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$1,065

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

325 E Plum St

MankatoMN56001

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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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property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001
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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

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
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mankato, MN

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mankato area is the $0.88 price per square foot 120 Locust St Model at 120 Locust St in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown Mankato apartment is the 909 S Front St Model at 909 S Front St, Unit 3 starting at $990 with a $0.83 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.
120 Locust St120 Locust St3BR,1BA$0.88
909 S Front St, Unit 3909 S Front St3BR,1BA$0.83
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
125 N Broad St, Unit 125 N Broad St Apt 1125 N Broad St1BR,1BA$0.95
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21

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Downtown Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #14

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mankato Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Mankato?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Mankato have an average cost of $223 which is $1,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mankato.

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