Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 30, 2025

Average rent in
Mankato, MN

Last updated on November 30, 2025

Last updated on November 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,577. This is -18%, or $352, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,577

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

88

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,577. This is -18%, or $352, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
44%
34%
12%
5%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,637. 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 $1,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,171

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,625

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,720

4%

10%

Studio

$925

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,171

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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$1,577
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,552
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mankato, MN is 2% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, MN.

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$1,475

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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

Commodore Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Parkway Apartments

101 Parkway Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,024

Apartment for rent

408 State St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

408 State St #101, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

604 North 2nd Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

429 State St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

429 State St #102, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

328 North 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

328 North 6th Street

328 N 6th St, Mankato, MN 56001

3 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,245

Apartment for rent

123 Jaybee Ln #124 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

Mobile Home, Residential - Mankato, MN

123 Jaybee Ln #124, Mankato, MN 56001

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

109 Maple Dr #47 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

109 Maple Dr #47, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

2 baths

$1,230

Apartment for rent