Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (34 Rentals)

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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1

107 E Liberty StMankato, MN 56001
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$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

329 N Riverfront Dr

MankatoMN56001

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149 E Welcome Ave, Unit 4
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

149 E Welcome Ave, Unit 4

149 E Welcome AveMankato, MN 56001
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Woodside Apartments
$1,070 - $1,690
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$1,055 - $1,675
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$1,070 - $1,690
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodside Apartments

161-351 E Roosevelt CirMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Apartments
$1,096 - $1,511
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$1,085 - $1,500
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$11

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$1,096 - $1,511
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Norland Apartments
$1,100
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$1,100

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Norland Apartments

610-620 Reed 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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Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, 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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Rosa Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa Place

510 Timberwolf DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Preserve Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preserve Apartments

240 Jaycee CtMankato, MN 56001
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Colette Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colette Townhomes

428 Commodore DrMankato, MN 56001
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Knollcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollcrest

120-122 Knollcrest DrMankato, MN 56001
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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, MN 56001
Student Housing
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Echo Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Rivers

115 Echo 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

East Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $800. Glenwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable East Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$800
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Woodside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,070
Norland Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mankato, MN

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Wolf Point Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Industrial Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox Run TownhomesFox Run Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Wolf Point TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable3BR,1.5BA$1.18
1104 N 5th St, Unit 3 Bed1104 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.08
Norland Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
119 S 6th St, Unit 1119 S 6th St2BR,1BA$1.20
605 E Main St, Unit 1605 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.15
608 N 4th St, Unit 1608 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.24
612 N 4th St, Unit 1612 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.21
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92

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East Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #6

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Mankato, MN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mankato Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Mankato?

The cheapest apartment in East Mankato is Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Mankato costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 17 regular apartments in East 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 East Mankato?

Cheap apartments in East Mankato have an average cost of $608 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mankato.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!