Cheap Homes for Rent in Mankato, MN from $675 (11 Rentals)

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property at 410 Cross St

$800

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410 Cross St

North MankatoMN56003
property at 315 Belgrade Ave

$860

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$860

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315 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3

315 Belgrade Ave
North MankatoMN56003

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property at 325.5 McKinley Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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325.5 McKinley Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 1611 5th Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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1611 5th Ave

MankatoMN56001
property at 815 N 4th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 1738-1740 Colette Dr

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1738-1740 Colette Dr

North MankatoMN56003

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property at 216 Van Brunt St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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216 Van Brunt St, Unit 216

216 Van Brunt St
MankatoMN56001

Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $722 to $2,415 with an overall median price of $1,265. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Mankato at $1,095, Downtown Mankato at $1,171, and Sibley Park at $1,204. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mankato Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Mankato$1,095$72465
Downtown Mankato$1,171$75011
Sibley Park$1,204$722112
University$1,204$722104
City Center Mankato$1,265$722136
Lincoln Park$1,265$722138
Riverfront Park$1,265$722130
Five Corners$1,267$722132
Washington Park$1,270$722130
East Mankato$1,300$722124

Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Glenwood Terrace in the University neighborhood priced from $880. Village Court Apartments in the North Mankato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $928. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Village Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$928
Parkway Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$974
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $0.80 price per square foot 101 S Broad St Model at 101 S Broad St, Unit 1 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the 214 Heather Ln Model at 214 Heather Ln, Unit 3 starting at $1,250 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
101 S Broad St, Unit 1101 S Broad St2BR,1BA$0.80
214 Heather Ln, Unit 3214 Heather Ln3BR,2BA$0.96
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable3BR,1.5BA$1.19
422 Commodore Dr, Unit Unit 426422 Commodore Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
2108 Arlington Trl, Unit 42108 Arlington Trl2BR,1BA$1.16
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mankato

What type of rentals are currently available in Mankato?

There are currently 172 Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN with pricing that ranges from $722 to $2,415. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mankato ranging from $675 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mankato?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mankato ranges from $675 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mankato?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mankato range from $1,199 to $2,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,434 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,780.

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