Cheap Homes for Rent in Mankato, MN from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 315 E Cherry St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 3

315 E Cherry St

MankatoMN56001
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
property at 114 Lynn Ln

$1,169

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$1,169

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$1,169

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001

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property at 414 Nicollet Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 15

414 Nicollet Ave, Unit 1

414 Nicollet Ave
North MankatoMN56003
property at 121 Lynn Ln

$1,239

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$1,239

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$1,239

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 152 Lynn Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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152 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 142 Lynn Ln

$1,290

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$1,290

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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142 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 127 Laurinda Ln

$1,299

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$1,299

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Laurinda Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 1715 Northway Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1715 Northway Dr

North MankatoMN56003

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property at 306 Louva Ln

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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306 Louva Ln

MankatoMN56001

Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN

Pricing Updated: 02/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $370 to $2,830 with an overall median price of $2,218. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Mankato at $538, North Industrial Mankato at $800, and City Center Mankato at $370. 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$1,650$53825
North Industrial Mankato$1,670$80092
City Center Mankato$2,305$37092
Downtown Mankato$2,305$37093
East Mankato$2,305$370126
Erlandson Park$2,305$370138
Five Corners$2,305$370120
Lincoln Park$2,305$37092
Riverfront Park$2,305$370121
The Prairie$2,305$538115

Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lewis Lofts in the University neighborhood priced from $784. Village Place Apartments in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$784
Village Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom One Half Bathroom Model at Sibley Village Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.16 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.
Fox Run TownhomesFox Run Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Sibley Village TownhomesThree Bedroom One Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Wolf Point TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Affordable3BR,1.5BA$1.17
1104 N 5th St, Unit 3 Bed1104 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.08
Sinclair Flats3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mankato

What type of rentals are currently available in Mankato?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN with pricing that ranges from $370 to $2,830. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mankato ranging from $950 to $3,500.

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 $950 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,709.

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 $450 to $2,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,290 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,540 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

Expert Rental Resources

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