Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $400 (41 Rentals)

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property at 323 Warren St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

323 Warren St, Unit 3

323 Warren St
MankatoMN56001
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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2
$800
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$800

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$800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

315 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 222 1/2 W 6th St

$850

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222 1/2 W 6th St.

222 1/2 W 6th St
MankatoMN56001
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Highland Hills Apartments
$855 - $1,980
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$855 - $1,980

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$855 - $1,980
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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The Grove at Mankato
$970 - $1,829
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$940 - $1,799
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$30

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$970 - $1,829
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate RdMankato, MN 56001
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property at 525 S Broad St

$985

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$985

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$985

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

525 S Broad St

MankatoMN56001
property at 224 Carroll St

$1,024

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$1,024

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$1,024

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

224 Carroll St

MankatoMN56001

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The Edge Apartments
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$1,080 - $1,330
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$1,050 - $1,300
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$30

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$1,080 - $1,330
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edge Apartments

1902 Warren 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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property at 119 Glenview Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

119 Glenview Ave

MankatoMN56001
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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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Colette Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colette Townhomes

428 Commodore DrMankato, 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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property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001
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Echo Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Rivers

115 Echo 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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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, 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 2 Beds unit found at Cherry Ridge Apartments priced from $995. Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes1BR Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1,025
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1)1BR,1BA$1,049
The Edge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, MN

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Pfau Reed Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value University apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Riverfront Court starting at $1,450 with a $1.36 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.
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
125 N Broad St, Unit 125 N Broad St Apt 1125 N Broad St1BR,1BA$0.95
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Cedar Meadow Apartments3BR3BR,1BA$1.40
Wesley PlaceWesley Place - 82BR,1BA$1.17
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
429 State St, Unit 203429 State St2BR,1BA$1.38
The Edge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Mankato, MN

Ranked #9

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 Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in University costs $2,242.

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 9 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 $474 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

Expert Rental Resources

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