Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $400 (29 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
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

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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 Alma
$1,167
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$1,137
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The Alma

105 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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101 S Broad St, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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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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107 S 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001
property at 630 Lyndale St

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

630 Lyndale St

North MankatoMN56003
property at 409 Sherman St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

409 Sherman St, Unit 409 Sherman

409 Sherman St
North MankatoMN56003
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Village Court Apartments
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$1,028 - $1,128
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$1,028 - $1,128

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Village Court Apartments

1620 Village CtNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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$1,065
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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West Mankato, Mankato, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1)1BR,1BA$1,004
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Hoover Estates2/12BR,1BA$1,065
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1,128
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Sinclair Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1.33
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
429 State St, Unit 203429 State St2BR,1BA$1.38
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 2)1BR,1BA$1.41
Hoover Estates2/12BR,1BA$1.41
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $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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