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Highland Hills Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$315 - 930
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1340 Warren St Mankato, MN
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
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Willow Creek Townhomes Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,740
Jace Drive Mankato, MN
2 BR | Jun. 11, 2025
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Cardinal Creek Apartments Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,255 - 1,495
111 Redtail Court Mankato, MN
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Lofts @ 1633 Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$600 - 1,300
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1633 Monks Ave Mankato, MN
1 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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University Park Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,200 - 1,575
2001 Monks Avenue Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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Southhaven Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,400
1125 Southhaven Drive Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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College Town Mankato Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$680 - 720
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1800 Pohl Rd Mankato, MN
3 - 5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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The Quarters Mankato Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$695 - 735
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630 Timberwolf Dr Mankato, MN
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Wolf Point Townhomes Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,965
2325 Excel Dr Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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Timberwolf Townhomes Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,850
211 Timberwolf Trail Mankato, MN
3 BR | May. 22, 2025
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Homestead Apartments Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$950 - 1,050
140 Homestead Rd Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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Cherry Ridge Apartments Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,045
101 Glenwood Ave Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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Stadium Courtyard Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,599
100 Blue Jay Trl Mankato, MN
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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202 James Ave Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$2,250
Mankato, MN
5 BR | Jul. 28, 2025
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117 Cherry St Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,500
Mankato, MN
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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210 James Ave Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,800 - 2,675
Mankato, MN
4 - 5 BR | Available Now
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Ohana Apartments Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,084 - 1,384
2010 Prairie Rose Dr Mankato, MN
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Ohana Apartments Apartment for rent in Mankato, MN
$1,284 - 1,384
2040 Prairie Rose Dr Mankato, MN
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$1,024 - 1,324
504 James Ave Mankato, MN
1 - 2 BR | May. 15, 2025
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$780 - 3,600
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530 S Front St #100 Mankato, MN
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$1,224
322 East Walnut Mankato, MN
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2025
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$1,024
120 S Fourth St Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$900
Mankato, MN
Studio | Available Now
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$1,719
324 James Ave Mankato, MN
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,925
Mankato, MN
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,075
Mankato, MN
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
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$1,294 - 1,486
1010 Patriot Ct Mankato, MN
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$875
Mankato, MN
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,625
1690 Premier Dr Mankato, MN
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
Mankato, MN
5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mankato?

Mankato Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $900 $820 - $1,080
1BR $1,120 $790 - $1,490
2BR $1,320 $1,020 - $1,870
3BR $1,690 $1,200 - $2,100
4+BR $1,910 $1,330 - $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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2025 Mankato Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2025 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 April to May

Mankato rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -1.4% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Mankato one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,130.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Mankato experienced a 0.61% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Mankato two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,318.0.

May Prices: Mankato vs. Surrounding Areas

Mankato, MN
St Peter, MN
North Mankato, MN
$1,146
$1,133
$937
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
Median 1 BR Rent

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 1 of the Mankato suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in St Peter, MN .

  • Rent decreased in North Mankato, MN.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced higher than the city of Mankato.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Mankato.

May 2025 Pricing Trends: Mankato vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Mankato, MN
$4,098
$3,173
$2,343
$2,342
$1,887
$1,310
$1,243
$1,230
$1,146
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

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

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Mankato, MN $1,146.0 -2.22% $1,310.0 -0.23%
North Mankato, MN $937.0 -2.19% $995.0 -0.40%
St Peter, MN $1,133.0 16.32% $1,295.0 1.41%

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.