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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchen
  • Fitness center
  • Walk-in closets
  • Large island
  • Luxury apartments
  • In-unit washer and dryer

Location

201 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
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Management

Fisher Group of Mankato, Inc.

Leasing office

(507) 625-4715

Property Overview

Bridge Plaza Apartments demonstrates a strong overall profile with a Zumper expert rating of 7.1, highlighting its appeal to renters. The property excels in amenities and location, each receiving a score of 9, suggesting a superb living experience with modern kitchen features and a fitness center. Furthermore, it's positioned within a vibrant community, offering various dining, entertainment, and pet-friendly options, alongside proximity to highly-rated schools, enhancing its desirability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.1
Very Good
Bridge Plaza Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,383 sqft$2,575 /mo1 unit availableExperience luxury living in this 5th-floor apartment at Bridge Plaza, perfectly situated on Riverfront Drive in Old Town Mankato. This 1,383 square foot unit offers stunning views of downtown Mankato and the Silos Art through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. The apartment features two bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, a modern kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops, a large peninsula, and an open-concept layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and private bathroom as well. Additional amenities include an in-unit washer and dryer, secure elevator access, optional heated parking, additional storage, and a camera-enabled intercom system for added convenience and peace of mind. Just minutes from downtown, Hwy 169, and everything Mankato has to offer, this upscale residence combines style, comfort, and an unbeatable location.

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Amenities for Bridge Plaza Apartments

Apartment Amenities

DryerGas
TrashWater

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Bridge Plaza Apartments

HomeApartments in Mankato Bridge Plaza Apartments

Bridge Plaza is an upscale, mixed used complex of luxury apartments, and an extensive list of amenities including balconies overlooking the Minnesota River and Downtown Mankato, baseboard supplemental heat throughout, unit washer and dryer, storage rooms and heated parking. Building features a fitness center, easy access to highways, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. Pets allowed with applicable fee. Rent includes gas, water, sewer and garbage. Tenant responsible for electric, TV and internet.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.1
/10
Very Good
Bridge Plaza Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Bridge Plaza Apartments
Price·5A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Monthly rent at Bridge Plaza Apartments is significantly more expensive than other properties in local neighborhoods. Because of the risk associated with the significant cost difference, this building received a 5/10. Some might think the increased cost is justified by the amenities, but it's worth taking a thorough look for yourself and deciding if any premium benefits are worth the extra expense.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Bridge Plaza Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Bridge Plaza Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bridge Plaza Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Bridge Plaza Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Bridge Plaza Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • There are 9 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 12 parks nearby

Social life

  • 66 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 13 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 42 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bridge Plaza Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 426 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

Priced higher than average
2-bedrooms are $1191 more than the median rent in this area
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Rent trends in Mankato

2-bedroom apartments at Bridge Plaza Apartments cost about 84% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Mankato.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Mankato
A table of studio rental data trends in Mankato
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$800
April 2024$815
May 2024$840
June 2024$877
July 2024$1,024
August 2024$1,028
September 2024$1,040
October 2024$1,039
November 2024$1,042
December 2024$1,053
January 2025$1,103
February 2025$1,049
March 2025$1,059
April 2025$1,051
May 2025$934
June 2025$707
July 2025$831
August 2025$905
September 2025$890
October 2025$1,057
November 2025$1,078
December 2025$1,080
January 2026$1,084
February 2026$1,084
March 2026$1,117

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$103,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,575.
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Schools near Bridge Plaza Apartments

Prairie Care Mankato

120 e main st

mankato, MN, 56001

K-12Public

Mankato Area Public Schools Special Education

10 civic center plaza suite

mankato, MN, 56001

PK, K-12Public

Bridges Community Elementary School

320 garfield ave

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-5Public
A

Franklin Elementary School

1000 n broad st

mankato, MN, 56001

PK, K-5Public
A

Futures Program

1610 commerce dr

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-12Public
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Getting around Mankato near 201 N Riverfront Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 201 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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