Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 11, 2025

Average rent in
Mankato, MN

Last updated on October 11, 2025

Last updated on October 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,419. This is -27%, or $531, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,419

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

97

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mankato, MN is $1,419. This is -27%, or $531, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
48%
31%
10%
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 9% in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,414. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mankato, MN costs about $1,234 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Mankato, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,780.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,169

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,397

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,860

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,720

7%

7%

Studio

$925

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,169

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,860

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

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$1,419
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,565
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mankato, MN is 9% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, MN.

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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

Homestead Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

Homestead Apartments

140 Homestead Rd, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Commodore Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.9

Very good

Commodore Apartments

428 Commodore Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$974

Apartment for rent

Hilltop Lane East & West - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.2

Very good

Hilltop Lane East & West

20 Hilltop Ln Apt 50, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$980

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

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Cherry Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.2

Very good

Cherry Ridge Apartments

101 Glenwood Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,045–$1,225

Apartment for rent

Southwood Flats - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

8

Very good

Southwood Flats

504 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,057–$1,174

Apartment for rent

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

$1,075

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

328 North 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

19h 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