Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Average rent in
Mankato, MN

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,580. This is -17%, or $320, lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,580

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

123

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,580. This is -17%, or $320, lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
45%
36%
10%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Mankato, MN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Mankato, MN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Mankato, MN is $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mankato, MN costs about $1,234 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in Mankato, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,219

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,625

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,745

1%

12%

Studio

$900

7%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,219

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mankato, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Mankato, MN to other cities

Median rent prices in Mankato, MN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bloomington, MN.

Mankato

Median rent price$1,580
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,510
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mankato, MN is 5% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, MN.

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$1,482

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Cost of living in
Mankato, MN

The overall cost of living in Mankato, MN is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

10% higher

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

3% higher

Apartments for rent in Apple Valley

Discover rentals in Mankato, MN

509 1/2 S Broad St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mankato

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Condo for rent

Available Dec 23

103 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mankato

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Condo for rent

Available Jan 13

717 N 2nd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

Two bedroom in 4 plex

717 N 2nd St #1, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 3

Heather Lane Place (125) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

Heather Lane Place (125)

125 Heather Lane, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$974

Apartment for rent

Commodore Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Commodore Apartments

428 Commodore Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$974

Apartment for rent

Parkway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.2

Very good

Parkway Apartments

101 Parkway Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,024

Apartment for rent

Wesley Place - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8

Very good

Wesley Place

319 E Washington St, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,250

Apartment for rent

325 E Washington St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

Wesley Place - 9

325 E Washington St #9, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1