Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $500 (12 Rentals)

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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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Sinclair Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Flats

210 Dewey LnMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Bluff Suites

123 N 4th StMankato, 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 Highland Hills Apartments priced from $775. 442 Belgrade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Hills ApartmentsElm Tree Court1BR,1BA$775
442 Belgrade AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,070
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1,099
Riverfront CourtTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom w Balcony2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mankato area is the $0.81 price per square foot 229 Center St Model at 229 Center St, Unit 2 in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Mankato apartment is the 200 Belgrade Ave Model at 200 Belgrade Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
229 Center St, Unit 2229 Center St4BR,1BA$0.81
200 Belgrade Ave, Unit Apt 2200 Belgrade Ave2BR,2BA$1.61
241 Belgrade Ave, Unit 241.5241 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
220 State St, Unit #2 2nd Floor220 State St3BR,1BA$0.93
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
442 Belgrade AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (renovated)2BR,1BA$1.30
429 State St, Unit 203429 State St2BR,1BA$1.34
River Bluff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Axis Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Mankato, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the West Mankato Neighborhood in Mankato, MN

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Highland Hills Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in West Mankato costs $1,850.

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 6 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 $797 which is $1,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mankato.

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