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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • On-site laundry
  • Conveniently located
  • Private balcony or patio
  • High-speed internet access
  • Dining area

Location

504 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
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Management

Atwood Management

Leasing office

(507) 278-0080

Property Overview

Southwood Flats earns an expert rating of 8.6/10 with top marks for price, amenities, and location, reflecting strong value, convenience, and an elevated standard of living. Residents benefit from air conditioning, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, private balconies or patios, and a dedicated dining area, plus extensive photo coverage that helps set clear expectations. The property is highlighted for pet friendliness, environmental sustainability, and social life, thanks to nearby transit, walkability, parks, and a large number of restaurants.

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, Southwood Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Southwood Flats 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

  • More space
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1 Bed, 1 Bath (original)1 bed1 bath756 sqft$1,114 /mo9 units availableLeasing Special: Sign a lease for the 2026–2027 term and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 6 months of free rent! Southwood Flats—part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities—is conveniently located just down the street from Minnesota State University, Mankato. These comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments feature open dining areas overlooking the living room, private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and high-speed fiber internet. Residents enjoy pet-friendly living, off-street permit parking, and on-site laundry for everyday convenience. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Take a virtual tour: https my matterport com show ?m=ko9ugNmGUkw You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home.
1 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)1 bed1 bath756 sqft$1,204–$1,214 /mo25 units availableLeasing Special: Sign a lease for the 2026–2027 term and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 6 months of free rent! Southwood Flats—part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities—is conveniently located just down the street from Minnesota State University, Mankato. These comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments feature open dining areas overlooking the living room, private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and high-speed fiber internet. Residents enjoy pet-friendly living, off-street permit parking, and on-site laundry for everyday convenience. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Take a virtual tour: https my matterport com show ?m=ko9ugNmGUkw You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home.
2 Bed, 1 Bath (original)2 bed1 bath1,008 sqft$1,264 /mo7 units availableLeasing Special: Sign a lease for the 2026–2027 term and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 6 months of free rent! Southwood Flats—part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities—is conveniently located just down the street from Minnesota State University, Mankato. These comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments feature open dining areas overlooking the living room, private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and high-speed fiber internet. Residents enjoy pet-friendly living, off-street permit parking, and on-site laundry for everyday convenience. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Take a virtual tour: https my matterport com show ?m=ko9ugNmGUkw You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home.
2 Bed, 1 Bath (remodeled)2 bed1 bath1,008 sqft$1,364 /mo13 units availableLeasing Special: Sign a lease for the 2026–2027 term and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 6 months of free rent! Southwood Flats—part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities—is conveniently located just down the street from Minnesota State University, Mankato. These comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments feature open dining areas overlooking the living room, private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and high-speed fiber internet. Residents enjoy pet-friendly living, off-street permit parking, and on-site laundry for everyday convenience. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Take a virtual tour: https my matterport com show ?m=ko9ugNmGUkw You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home.

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Amenities for Southwood Flats

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCentral Heat
HeatingPatio
TrashWater

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Tech

Fiber Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer

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RecyclingResident Benefits
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About Southwood Flats

HomeApartments in Mankato Southwood Flats

Southwood Flats, part of the Atwood Management family of unique campus communities, is conveniently located down the street from Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU) and offers a pet friendly home, off-street permit parking and on-site laundry. Each unit features one or two bedrooms, a dining area that overlooks the living room, with private balcony or patio, a/c and high-speed Internet access. You’re going to love calling Southwood Flats home. Accepts Section 8 vouchers.


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, Southwood Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Southwood Flats 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 Southwood Flats
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.
Southwood Flats 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.
Southwood Flats 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, Southwood Flats 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.
Southwood Flats 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 Southwood Flats 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.

Southwood Flats is great for:

Social life

  • 42 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 7 parks within a 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 Southwood Flats compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 54 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Mankato

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% lower than 1-bedrooms in Mankato.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Southwood Flats to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mankato.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Mankato
A table of studio rental data trends in Mankato
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,133
April 2026$1,130

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,360 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,159.
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Schools near Southwood Flats

Jefferson Elementary School

100 james ave

mankato, MN, 56001

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

Bridges Community Elementary School

320 garfield ave

north mankato, MN, 56003

K-5Public
A

Futures Program

1610 commerce dr

north mankato, MN, 56003

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 Mankato near 504 James Ave

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
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 504 James Ave, Mankato

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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