Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $300 (14 Rentals)

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404 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

404 S 4th St

404 S 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Suites
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, MN 56001
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Sinclair Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Flats

210 Dewey LnMankato, MN 56001
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Rosa Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa Place

510 Timberwolf DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Preserve Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preserve Apartments

240 Jaycee CtMankato, MN 56001
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University, Mankato, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Mankato, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lewis Lofts priced from $451. Village Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$451
Village Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$839
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, MN

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom One Half Bathroom Model at Sibley Village Townhomes in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value University apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Sinclair Flats starting at $1,425 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sibley Village TownhomesThree Bedroom One Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Sinclair Flats3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Cedar Meadow Apartments3BR3BR,1BA$1.40
500 Belle Ave, Unit 1500 Belle Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$1.27

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University, Mankato, MN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Mankato. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Lewis Lofts which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in University costs $2,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 17 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $791 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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