Apartments in Mankato

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$995 - 1,045
120 Knollcrest Dr Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,205
920 Patriot Dr Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$315 - 930
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1340 Warren St Mankato, MN
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$1,400
1125 Southhaven Drive Mankato, MN
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,200 - 1,600
2001 Monks Avenue Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,890
211 Timberwolf Trail Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,780
Jace Drive Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,965
2325 Excel Dr Mankato, MN
3 BR | Mar. 26, 2026
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$840 - 1,313
140 Homestead Rd Mankato, MN
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$950
415 - 623 Belle Ave Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,550
151-179 W Lind St Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
410 Sibley Parkway Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$980 - 1,010
20-50 Hilltop Ln Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$925 - 1,330
101 Glenwood Ave Mankato, MN
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$780 - 2,975
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530 S Front St #100 Mankato, MN
2 - 7 BR | Available Now
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$680 - 735
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1800 Pohl Rd Mankato, MN
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$1,224
322 East Walnut Mankato, MN
3 BR | May. 15, 2026
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$600 - 1,340
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1633 Monks Ave Mankato, MN
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,649
100 Blue Jay Trl Mankato, MN
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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$1,829
324 James Ave Mankato, MN
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,975
Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,650
700 Timberwolf Dr Mankato, MN
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,745
605 S Skylark Trl Mankato, MN
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,349
Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$974
428 Commodore Dr Mankato, MN
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$824
318 E Walnut St Mankato, MN
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,685 - 1,745
400-629 S Skylark Trl Mankato, MN
3 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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$900
Mankato, MN
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,024
101 Parkway Ave Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
100 Bunting Ln Mankato, MN
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?

Mankato Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,170 $1,080 - $1,320
1BR $1,210 $790 - $1,580
2BR $1,260 $990 - $1,790
3BR $1,750 $1,200 - $2,360
4+BR $2,090 $1,620 - $2,680

Find a Mankato Apartment

Tucked in between the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers, Mankato is a perfect picture of scenic Minnesota. Although the population is still just under 40,000, it is the fourth largest city in the entire state, not including those that are part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Like most of Minnesota, Mankato is home to some extreme weather, with summers that are warm, and winters that can get very chilly.

The Mayo Clinic Health System is the largest employer in Mankato, with more than 2,200 employees. Minnesota State University is not far behind with over 1,700 in its employ. Minnesota State University draws a large portion of the population to the town each year, as roughly 15,000 students attend annually.

When to Search

If you can avoid an apartment hunt during January and February in Mankato, you should certainly do so. The winter months tend to be cold in this part of the country, which means people are unlikely to try and move and create vacancies. Use the snow melting as a green light to get started on looking for an apartment.

Staying in the Know

Mankato landlords are fair, but don't think that you can just walk in and get any apartment you want. You need to prove through your interview and your application that you would be an extraordinary tenant. Having proof of good employment, a steady prior rental history, and excellent references are the best ways to achieve this.

Life in Mankato

Transportation

The city of Mankato operates a public transportation system that utilizes modern, efficient busses. Bike racks on the front help encourage more cyclists in this already bike-friendly city. If you need to commute to cities outside the immediate vicinity of Mankato though, you would be well served by having a car in the town.

Where to play

The largest congregation of shops in the Mankato area comes at the River Hills Mall, which is also home to a large local movie theatre. As with much of the state, outdoor recreation is vital in Mankato. The city is surrounded by bike routes, and the city's location on the rivers make it an ideal launching point for boating activities, including white water rafting.

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Mankato:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2026 Mankato Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2026 key findings and figures for the Mankato rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Mankato and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Mankato average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Mankato Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

Mankato rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Mankato one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Mankato experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Mankato two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

March Prices: Mankato vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Mankato and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Mankato over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Mankato suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Mankato suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Mankato suburbs.

March 2026 Pricing Trends: Mankato vs. National Comparisons

Mankato Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Mankato over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Mankato average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Mankato one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Mankato and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Mankato and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.