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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Air conditioning
  • Off-street parking
  • Dishwashers
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Private balcony or patio

Location

1866 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA
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Hoover Estates Apartments

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(507) 257-0521 ext. 2

Property Overview

Hoover Estates stands out as a strong value with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, especially for its competitive pricing, solid amenities, and convenient location. It offers useful features like air conditioning, off-street parking, dishwashers, on-site laundry, and a private balcony or patio, plus nearby parks, public transit, and outdoor space that support pet friendliness and sustainability.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Hoover Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hoover Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Efficient One Bedroom Apartment Home1 bed1 bath610 sqft$895 /mo1 unit available
MNHVE 2x1 782sqft2 bed1 bath782 sqft$1,045 /mo2 units availableWelcome home to Hoover Estates, a peaceful and professionally managed apartment community conveniently located in upper North Mankato! Enjoy a prime location that is within walking distance of South Central Technical College and Taylor Companies, with easy access to local schools and nature centers. Our well-maintained, open-concept apartments feature large kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and your very own private balcony or patio. This 72-unit community spans three secure, controlled-access buildings and offers fantastic community features, including ample green space for outdoor activities, convenient on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking, and available garage stalls. At Hoover Estates, we make living easy and affordable by including heat, water, gas, sewer, and trash removal in your monthly rent. We are also a pet-friendly community, warmly welcoming your dogs and cats! Contact our on-site property management team today to find your perfect new home.
MNHVE 3x2 1175sqft3 bed2 bath1,175 sqft$1,195 /mo2 units availableWelcome home to Hoover Estates, a peaceful and professionally managed apartment community conveniently located in upper North Mankato! Enjoy a prime location that is within walking distance of South Central Technical College and Taylor Companies, with easy access to local schools and nature centers. Our well-maintained, open-concept apartments feature large kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and your very own private balcony or patio. This 72-unit community spans three secure, controlled-access buildings and offers fantastic community features, including ample green space for outdoor activities, convenient on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking, and available garage stalls. At Hoover Estates, we make living easy and affordable by including heat, water, gas, sewer, and trash removal in your monthly rent. We are also a pet-friendly community, warmly welcoming your dogs and cats! Contact our on-site property management team today to find your perfect new home.

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Amenities for Hoover Estates

Apartment Amenities

BalconyPatio

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Property details

Units72

About Hoover Estates

HomeApartments in North Mankato Hoover Estates

Welcome home to Hoover Estates, a peaceful and professionally managed apartment community conveniently located in upper North Mankato! Enjoy a prime location that is within walking distance of South Central Technical College and Taylor Companies, with easy access to local schools and nature centers. Our well-maintained, open-concept apartments feature large kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and your very own private balcony or patio. This 72-unit community spans three secure, controlled-access buildings and offers fantastic community features, including ample green space for outdoor activities, convenient on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking, and available garage stalls. At Hoover Estates, we make living easy and affordable by including heat, water, gas, sewer, and trash removal in your monthly rent. We are also a pet-friendly community, warmly welcoming your dogs and cats! Contact our on-site property management team today to find your perfect new home.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Hoover Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hoover Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Hoover Estates
Price·10A 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.
Hoover Estates offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
Hoover Estates 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, Hoover Estates 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.
Hoover Estates 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 Hoover Estates 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.

Hoover Estates is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Eco living

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

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 Hoover Estates compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.7 miles from public transportation
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.5 miles away
Fewer storage options
Limited cabinet or closet space
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers

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Rent trends in North Mankato

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 31% lower than 1-bedrooms in North Mankato.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Hoover Estates to be 31% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in North Mankato.

3-bedroom apartments at Hoover Estates cost about 31% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in North Mankato.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
North Mankato
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Mankato
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$815
November 2024$869
December 2024$906
January 2025$913
February 2025$961
March 2025$975
April 2025$1,098
May 2025$1,162
June 2025$1,250
July 2025$1,247
August 2025$1,182
September 2025$1,194
October 2025$981
November 2025$927
December 2025$895
January 2026$912
February 2026$912
March 2026$1,204
April 2026$1,318
May 2026$1,270
June 2026$1,287
July 2026$1,300
August 2026$1,286
September 2026$1,280
October 2026$1,295

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near Hoover Estates

Hoover Elementary School

1524 hoover dr

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-5Public
B+

Futures Program

1610 commerce dr

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-12Public

Bridges Community Elementary School

320 garfield ave

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-5Public
A

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
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around North Mankato near 1866 Lee Blvd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1866 Lee Blvd, North Mankato

Groceries

3/10
Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping

4/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

4/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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