Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Prairie Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $800 (10 Rentals)

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The Prairie, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Prairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Prairie area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 442 Belgrade Ave priced from $875. Village Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable The Prairie apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (original)2BR,1BA$949
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Prairie, MN

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Prairie area is the $1.61 price per square foot 200 Belgrade Ave Model at 200 Belgrade Ave, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Downtown Mankato neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value The Prairie apartment is the 241 Belgrade Ave Model at 241 Belgrade Ave, Unit 241.5 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Belgrade Ave, Unit Apt 2200 Belgrade Ave2BR,2BA$1.61
241 Belgrade Ave, Unit 241.5241 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
M² Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.57
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
612 N 4th St, Unit 1612 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.22
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Axis Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Village Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Prairie, Mankato, MN

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Prairie Neighborhood in Mankato, MN

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Prairie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Prairie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Prairie Apartment is $875 at 442 Belgrade Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Prairie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Prairie is starting from $949 at Village Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Court and starts from $1,450.

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