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property at 323 Warren St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

323 Warren St, Unit 3

323 Warren St
MankatoMN56001
property at 222 1/2 W 6th St

$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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222 1/2 W 6th St.

222 1/2 W 6th St
MankatoMN56001

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property at 409 Sherman St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

409 Sherman St, Unit 409 Sherman

409 Sherman St
North MankatoMN56003
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 414 Nicollet Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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414 Nicollet Ave, Unit 1

414 Nicollet Ave
North MankatoMN56003
property at 114 Lynn Ln

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001

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Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $750 to $2,350 with an overall median price of $2,192. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Industrial Mankato at $750, Downtown Mankato at $800, and The Prairie at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mankato Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Industrial Mankato$1,600$75032
Downtown Mankato$2,080$8008
The Prairie$2,135$75054
City Center Mankato$2,242$750117
East Mankato$2,242$750106
Erlandson Park$2,242$750113
Five Corners$2,242$750116
Indian Lake$2,242$800123
Lincoln Park$2,242$750119
Riverfront Park$2,242$750114

Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 442 Belgrade Ave in the North Mankato neighborhood priced from $835. Lewis Lofts in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$855
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $1.23 price per square foot New 3Br, 2.5 Bath @ Willow Cascades! Model at Willow Cascades Townhomes in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mankato apartment is the 120 Locust St Model at 120 Locust St starting at $1,150 with a $0.88 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.
Willow Cascades TownhomesNew 3Br, 2.5 Bath @ Willow Cascades!3BR,2.5BA$1.23
120 Locust St120 Locust St3BR,1BA$0.88
909 S Front St, Unit 3909 S Front St3BR,1BA$0.83
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$0.94
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1740 Lee Blvd, Unit 31740 Lee Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mankato

What type of rentals are currently available in Mankato?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,350. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mankato ranging from $750 to $2,679.

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 $750 to $2,679 with an average monthly rent of $1,618.

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 $990 to $2,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,780.

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