
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (16 Rentals)
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930 N 5th St, Unit 3

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112 S 5th St, Unit Upper

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505 S 4th St, Unit 1

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528 N 6th St, Unit .5
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107 E Liberty St, Unit 3

Village Place Apartments

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1101 N 6th St, Unit 2

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East Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Mankato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Mankato Studio Apartments | $990 | $750 | $1,100 |
East Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $750 | $2,095 |
East Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $825 | $2,200 |
East Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $1,299 | $2,095 |
East Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,600 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mankato area of Mankato, MN is a Studio unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $750. Glenwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable East Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Glenwood Terrace | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Knollcrest | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes | 1BR Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Cherry Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mankato, MN
As of October 12, 2025 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 Timberwolf Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fox Run Townhomes | Fox Run Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
Timberwolf Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
Dublin Road Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Southwood Flats | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
505 S 4th St, Unit 1 | 505 S 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Knollcrest | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Glenwood Terrace | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
1101 N 6th St, Unit 2 | 1101 N 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Bunting Lane Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
112 S 5th St, Unit Upper | 112 S 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Best Local Schools in East Mankato, Mankato, MN
Prairie Winds Middle School
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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!
Getting Around the East Mankato Neighborhood in Mankato, MN
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 East Mankato Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Mankato?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Mankato is under $1,025.
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 $830, 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 15 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 $991 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mankato.
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