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property at 327 E Walnut St

327 E Walnut St

MankatoMN56001

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1715 Northway Dr

North MankatoMN56003

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Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mankato, MN

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mankato, MN area range in price from $720 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $1,870. The three Mankato neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Mankato at $824, North Industrial Mankato at $825, and Sibley Park at $720. 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$1,500$82440
North Industrial Mankato$1,695$82578
Sibley Park$1,850$72087
City Center Mankato$1,920$720123
Downtown Mankato$1,920$720124
East Mankato$1,920$720122
Erlandson Park$1,920$720146
Five Corners$1,920$720142
Lincoln Park$1,920$720124
Riverfront Park$1,920$720140

Cheapest Available Mankato Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mankato, MN is a Studio unit found at Highland Hills Apartments in the University neighborhood priced from $720. 442 Belgrade Ave in the City Center Mankato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mankato apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Commerce ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
River Bluff ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mankato area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior) 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 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 Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox Run Townhomes3 bed 2.5 bath (Exterior)3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Timberwolf TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.20
220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor220 State St3BR,1BA$0.80
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Augusta Commons3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
320 E Hickory St320 E Hickory St3BR,1BA$1.13
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Gray Hawk ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Bunting Lane ApartmentsThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mankato

What type of rentals are currently available in Mankato?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Mankato, MN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,500. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mankato ranging from $1,100 to $2,900.

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 $1,100 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,691.

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 $1,200 to $2,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,735 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,379.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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