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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Original hardwood floors
  • Downtown location
  • Built-in shelving
  • Gas stove
  • Laundry in building

Location

525 S Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
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Management

HOM Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(507) 344-1128

Property Overview

525 South Broad Street offers a strong mix of value, amenities, and convenience, with an 8.6 overall Zumper rating, excellent price and location scores, and features like off-street parking, original hardwood floors, built-in shelving, a gas stove, and laundry in the building. It’s also positioned well for an active urban lifestyle, with downtown access, nearby parks, cultural venues, walkability, and public transit, plus nearby middle and high schools.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 525 South Broad Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 525 South Broad Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath280 sqft$800 /mo1 unit availableAvailable January! 525 S Broad St. #3, Mankato Cozy lower-level studio apartment in a multiplex house with original hardwood floors and built-in shelving. Includes a bathtub, gas stove, shared garage, off-street parking, and laundry in building. Great downtown location! Rent: $800 per month (due at move-in) Security deposit: $800 (refundable, due at lease signing) -12 month lease -Gas, water, and trash included. Tenant pays electric -No pets allowed -Section 8 vouchers not accepted at this time

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Amenities for 525 South Broad Street

Apartment Amenities

BathtubGas
Hardwood FloorTrash
Water

Appliances

FridgeGas Range
OvenRange
Refrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Property details

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About 525 South Broad Street

HomeApartments in Mankato 525 South Broad Street

Available January! 525 S Broad St. #3, Mankato Cozy lower-level studio apartment in a multiplex house with original hardwood floors and built-in shelving. Includes a bathtub, gas stove, shared garage, off-street parking, and laundry in building. Great downtown location! Rent: $800 per month (due at move-in) Security deposit: $800 (refundable, due at lease signing) -12 month lease -Gas, water, and trash included. Tenant pays electric -No pets allowed -Section 8 vouchers not accepted at this time


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 525 South Broad Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 525 South Broad Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 525 South Broad Street
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 525 South Broad Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
525 South Broad Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including gas. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 525 South Broad Street 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.
525 South Broad Street 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 525 South Broad Street 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.

525 South Broad Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 27 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 11 parks and recreation options
  • 11 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 11 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 525 South Broad Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Mankato

1-bedroom apartments at 525 South Broad Street cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mankato.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Mankato
A table of studio rental data trends in Mankato
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,048
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$1,133
April 2026$1,118
May 2026$1,032
June 2026$890
July 2026$900
August 2026$909
September 2026$998
October 2026$929
November 2026$900

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near 525 South Broad Street

Mankato Area Public Schools Special Education

10 civic center plaza suite

mankato, MN, 56001

PK, K-12Public

Prairie Care Mankato

120 e main st

mankato, MN, 56001

K-12Public

Bridges Community Elementary School

320 garfield ave

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-5Public
A

Washington Elementary School

1100 anderson dr

mankato, MN, 56001

K-5Public
B

Futures Program

1610 commerce dr

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-12Public
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Getting around Mankato near 525 S Broad St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 525 S Broad St, Mankato

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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