Cheap Homes for Rent in West Mankato Neighborhood of Mankato, MN from $900 (11 Rentals)

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property at 315 E Cherry St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 3

315 E Cherry St

MankatoMN56001
property at 414 Nicollet Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 15

414 Nicollet Ave, Unit 1

414 Nicollet Ave
North MankatoMN56003

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property at 1715 Northway Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1715 Northway Dr

North MankatoMN56003
property at 418 Allan Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 3

418 Allan Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 218 N 4th St

$1,540

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$1,540

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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218 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 235 Belgrade Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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235 Belgrade Ave

North MankatoMN56003

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property at 245 Wheeler Ave

$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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245 Wheeler Ave

North MankatoMN56003

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 1 Bed unit found at Lewis Lofts priced from $784. Cherry Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable West Mankato apartments for rent in Mankato, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$784
Cherry Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Village Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath (original)2BR,1BA$1,028
442 Belgrade AveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mankato area is the $0.66 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 442 Belgrade Ave in the in the North Industrial Mankato neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Mankato apartment is the Three Bedroom One Half Bathroom Model at Sibley Village Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.16 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.
442 Belgrade AveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.66
Sibley Village TownhomesThree Bedroom One Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.16
802 Le Hillier St, Unit 1802 Le Hillier St4BR,2BA$1.00
Sinclair Flats3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
225 Belgrade Ave, Unit B225 Belgrade Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Riverfront CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Village Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Huntington Hills Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Lewis Lofts1a1t1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mankato, Mankato, MN

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Mankato

What type of rentals are currently available in West Mankato?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in West Mankato, MN with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,924. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Mankato ranging from $950 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Mankato?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Mankato ranges from $950 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,815.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Mankato?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Mankato range from $1,375 to $1,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,540 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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