Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $400 (8 Rentals)

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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1
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107 E Liberty St, Unit 1

107 E Liberty 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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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 Lewis Lofts priced from $451. 442 Belgrade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$451
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mankato area is the $0.34 price per square foot 517 Blue Earth St Model at 517 Blue Earth St, Unit Side Door in the in the University neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value West Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 442 Belgrade Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the City Center Mankato 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.
517 Blue Earth St, Unit Side Door517 Blue Earth St1BR,1BA$0.34
442 Belgrade AveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Sibley Village TownhomesThree Bedroom One Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Sinclair Flats3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
1740 Lee Blvd, Unit 31740 Lee Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
Village Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
404 James Ave, Unit 101404 James Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$0.73

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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mankato?

The cheapest apartment in West Mankato is Lewis Lofts which is listed at $451, while the average apartment in West Mankato costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Mankato?

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 3 regular apartments in West Mankato 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 West Mankato?

Cheap apartments in West Mankato have an average cost of $124 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mankato.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!