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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $750 | $1,315 |
| East Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $724 | $2,155 |
| East Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $722 | $2,155 |
| East Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $1,099 | $2,415 |
| East Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,780 | $2,080 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,570 | $950 | $1,750 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,897 | $1,095 | $2,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,023 | $1,425 | $2,400 |
There are currently 173 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Renting with younger kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in Mankato, this area is amongst the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great school districts.
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This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 173 available East Mankato apartments priced from $295 to $2,415, with an average monthly rent of $1,389.
There are currently 18 Studio Apartments in East Mankato with rent ranges from $750 to $1,315 with an average price of $1,112.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Mankato ranges from $724 to $2,155 with an average monthly rent of $1,231.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Mankato range from $722 to $2,155. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,391.
There are currently 44 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Mankato on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,099 to $2,415 - averaging $1,566 for the location.
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