Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $427 (51 Rentals)

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Highland Hills Apartments
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$295 - $1,980

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Base Rent$295 - $1,980

Total Monthly Price$295 - $1,980
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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College Station
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$427 - $2,135

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Base Rent$427 - $2,135

Total Monthly Price$427 - $2,135
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

College Station

1341 Pohl RdMankato, MN 56001
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property at 335 Bradley St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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335 Bradley St, Unit Left Side

335 Bradley St
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property at 322 E Walnut St
$774

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Base Rent$774

Total Monthly Price$774
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9
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322 E Walnut St

MankatoMN56001
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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

315 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 107 E Liberty St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
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107 E Liberty St

MankatoMN56001
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Glenwood Terrace
$880 - $985

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Base Rent$880 - $985

Total Monthly Price$880 - $985
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glenwood Terrace

107-115 Parkway AveMankato, MN 56001
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Valley View Apartments
$900 - $1,000

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Base Rent$900 - $1,000

Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Valley View Apartments

450-470 James AveMankato, MN 56001
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property at 100 Glenwood Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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100 Glenwood Ave

MankatoMN56001

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property at 226 Bradley St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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226 Bradley St

MankatoMN56001
property at 525 S Broad St
$960

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$960

Total Monthly Price$960
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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525 S Broad St

MankatoMN56001
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River Bluff Apartments
Rent Specials
$980 - $1,517

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Base Rent$950 - $1,487
Required Monthly Fees$30

Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,517
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Southwood Flats
$1,004 - $1,204

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Base Rent$1,004 - $1,204

Total Monthly Price$1,004 - $1,204
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Southwood Flats

520 James AveMankato, MN 56001
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property at 224 Carroll St
$1,024

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Base Rent$1,024

Total Monthly Price$1,024
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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224 Carroll St

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The Grove at Mankato
Rent Specials
$1,036 - $1,895

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Base Rent$940 - $1,799
Required Monthly Fees$96

Total Monthly Price$1,036 - $1,895
11 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate RdMankato, MN 56001
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Gray Hawk Apartments
$1,045 - $1,125

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Base Rent$1,045 - $1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,045 - $1,125
12 Month Lease Term
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Gray Hawk Apartments

160-180 Homestead RdMankato, MN 56001
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The Edge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,080 - $1,330

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees$30

Total Monthly Price$1,080 - $1,330
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edge Apartments

1902 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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Cedar Meadow Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,099 - $1,299

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Base Rent$1,099 - $1,299

Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $1,299
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cedar Meadow Apartments

701 S Victory DrMankato, MN 56001
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Village Place Flats
Rent Specials
$1,150 - $1,300

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village Place Flats

210 Thomas DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Alma
$1,167

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Base Rent$1,137
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Alma

105 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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1325 Fair Street
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1325 Fair Street

1325 Fair StreetMankato, MN 56001
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101 S Broad St, Unit 1
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

101 S Broad St, Unit 1

101 S Broad StMankato, MN 56001
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
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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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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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Colette Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colette Townhomes

428 Commodore DrMankato, MN 56001

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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

101-103 Parkway AveMankato, MN 56001
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Knollcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollcrest

120-122 Knollcrest DrMankato, MN 56001
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Wesley Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Place

319 E Washington StMankato, MN 56001
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107 S 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Echo Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Rivers

115 Echo StMankato, MN 56001
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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, MN 56001
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Pfau Reed Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pfau Reed Apartments

610-620 Reed StMankato, MN 56001
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Maverick Heights
4 Bedroom Apartments

Maverick Heights

1522 Warren StMankato, 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 5 Beds unit found at Highland Hills Apartments priced from $295. College Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $427. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsHighland East B5BR,2BA$295
College Station5 Bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$427
Parkway Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$974
Glenwood Terrace2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$985
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1)1BR,1BA$1,004
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1,025
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, MN

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.18 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhome Model at Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value University apartment is the 428 Deldona Dr Model at 428 Deldona Dr, Unit 4 starting at $1,745 with a $0.91 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.
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes5 Bedroom Townhome5BR,2BA$1.18
428 Deldona Dr, Unit 4428 Deldona Dr3BR,2BA$0.91
101 S Broad St, Unit 1101 S Broad St2BR,1BA$0.80
College Station5 Bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$0.32
120 Locust St, Unit 7 Lower120 Locust St3BR,2BA$0.88
214 Heather Ln, Unit 3214 Heather Ln3BR,2BA$0.96
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
315 E Walnut St, Unit #2315 E Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.00
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Mankato, MN

Ranked #8

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Parkway Apartments which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in University costs $1,204.

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 $429 which is $775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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