
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $400 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Mankato area of Mankato.


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315 E Walnut St, Unit #2

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609 S Broad St, Unit 4

222 1/2 W 6th St.

Valley View Apartments

Cherry Ridge Apartments

525 S Broad St
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Southwood Flats

224 Carroll St

Cherry Square

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429 State St, Unit 203

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Riverfront Court

Skyway Properties LLC
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120 Locust St, Unit 7 Lower

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The Alma

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101 S Broad St, Unit 1

Lewis Lofts

404 S 4th St

River Bluff Suites

Sinclair Flats
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107 S 5th St

630 Lyndale St

1711 Northway Dr

409 Sherman St, Unit 409 Sherman

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Village Court Apartments

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Hoover Estates

Key City Group, LLC (BT)
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715 Lakeview Ave, Unit Spring Lake Park
West Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Mankato?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mankato Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| West Mankato 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $800 | $1,454 |
| West Mankato 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $975 | $1,850 |
| West Mankato 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| West Mankato 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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Cheapest Available West Mankato Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mankato 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 West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cherry Ridge Apartments | Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Valley View Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Sinclair Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Key City Group, LLC (BT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Village Court Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Riverfront Court | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mankato area is the $1.36 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Riverfront Court in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value West Mankato apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sinclair Flats starting at $1,025 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mankato apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Riverfront Court | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Sinclair Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Key City Group, LLC (BT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Village Court Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Cherry Ridge Apartments | Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 429 State St, Unit 203 | 429 State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Southwood Flats | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Hoover Estates | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Valley View Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mankato Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Mankato Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Mankato Apartment is $1,004 at Southwood Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Mankato Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Mankato is starting from $995 at Cherry Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Court and starts from $1,450.
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