Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Prairie Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $800 (34 Rentals)

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120 Locust St
$865 - $1,200
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$865 - $1,200

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

120 Locust St

120 Locust StMankato, MN 56001
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107 E Liberty St, Unit 2
$895
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$895

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

107 E Liberty St, Unit 2

107 E Liberty StMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,630
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$1,070 - $1,600
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River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Augusta Park Estates
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$1,120 - $1,899
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$1,120 - $1,899

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$1,120 - $1,899
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Augusta Park Estates

1690 Premier DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Alma
$1,131
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$1,101
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The Alma

105 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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320 E Hickory St, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200

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320 E Hickory St, Unit 1

320 E Hickory StMankato, MN 56001
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1325 Fair Street, Unit #4
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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1325 Fair Street, Unit #4

1325 Fair StreetMankato, MN 56001
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Legacy Park Estates
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$1,214 - $1,689
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$1,175 - $1,650
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$1,214 - $1,689
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Legacy Park Estates

100 Dublin CtMankato, MN 56001
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220 State St
$1,350 - $1,400
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$1,350 - $1,400

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$1,350 - $1,400
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220 State St

220 State StMankato, MN 56001
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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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$1,065
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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property at 418 Allan Ave

$1,150

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418 Allan Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 242 Belgrade Ave

$1,395 - $1,595

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242 Belgrade Ave

North MankatoMN56003

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 $835. Glenwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable The Prairie apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Village Place Apartments of MankatoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Village Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1BR,1BA$928
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Commerce ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Hoover Estates2/12BR,1BA$1,065
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Rita Road2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Prairie, MN

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Prairie 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 The Prairie 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 The Prairie 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
Sibley Village TownhomesThree Bedroom One Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.16
220 State St220 State St3BR,1BA$1.00
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Market3BR,1.5BA$1.20
313 E Rock St, Unit 2313 E Rock St2BR,1BA$1.25
320 E Hickory St, Unit 1320 E Hickory St3BR,1BA$1.20
Rita Road2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Village Place Apartments of MankatoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Prairie Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Prairie?

The cheapest apartment in The Prairie is 442 Belgrade Ave which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in The Prairie costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Prairie?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in The Prairie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Prairie?

Cheap apartments in The Prairie have an average cost of $996 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Prairie.

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