Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (24 Rentals)

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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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220 State St
$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

220 State St

220 State StMankato, MN 56001
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property at 109 Florence St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Florence St

MankatoMN56001
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
Senior Living
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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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107 S 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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property at 312 Belgrade Ave

$1,200 - $1,450

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312 Belgrade Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 418 Allan Ave

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 Allan Ave

North MankatoMN56003

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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 1 Bed unit found at 442 Belgrade Ave priced from $835. Sinclair Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$839
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$855
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN

As of April 27, 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 320 E Hickory St Model at 320 E Hickory St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
320 E Hickory St, Unit 1320 E Hickory St3BR,1BA$1.20
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
1740 Lee Blvd, Unit 31740 Lee Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.33
429 State St, Unit 203429 State St2BR,1BA$1.38
329 Belgrade Ave, Unit 2329 Belgrade Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$1.38

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West Mankato, Mankato, MN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Mankato, Minnesota. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $835 at 442 Belgrade Ave.

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 $839 at Sinclair Flats.

What is the most affordable West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Mankato Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 442 Belgrade Ave and starts from $1,050.

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