Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

Median rent

Median rent in North Mankato

$1,395/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Mankato is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Mankato

127

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Mankato rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

Average rent prices in North Mankato have decreased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

Rent prices in North Mankato vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Mankato is $1,302, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in North Mankato run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,322.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,225

-

29%

2 bedroom

$1,334

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

-

8%

4 bedroom

$2,080

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,334

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,080

Last year

3%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Minnesota State University Mankato, MN.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,302

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

2%

Houses

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Minnesota State University 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.

Discover rentals in Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

Bunting Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Bunting Lane Apartments

311 Bunting Ln, Mankato, MN 56001

1–3 beds

1 bath

$500–$1,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
102 South 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

102 South 5th Street

102 S 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001

1 bed

1 bath

$550–$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Southwood Flats - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Southwood Flats

504 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

1–2 beds

1 bath

$589

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Colony Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Colony Court Apartments

1621 Colony Ct, North Mankato, MN 56003

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
219 Double Eagle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mankato

3 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
11 S Pointe Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Mankato

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3112 Bassett Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mankato

3112 Bassett Drive - 1

3112 Bassett Dr #1, Mankato, MN 56001

3 beds

2 baths

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
M² Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

7.7

Very good

M² Lofts

1050 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,525–$2,360

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Indigo Crossing Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.5

Very good

Indigo Crossing Townhomes

103 Everglades Trl, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hoover Estates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Hoover Estates

1866 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
117 Cherry St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

117 Cherry St

117 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

3 beds

1 bath

$1,640

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
221 Partridge Path - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mankato

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ohana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Ohana Apartments

2010 Prairie Rose Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,334–$1,384

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
211 Butterworth St #211-5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mankato

Park Place Townhomes - 211-5

211 Butterworth St #211-5, Mankato, MN 56001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,269

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Your Next Home Awaits at The Quads – Comfortable 2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Parkway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Parkway Apartments

101 Parkway Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

1 bed

1 bath

$974

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hoover Estates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Hoover Estates

1866 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003

1–2 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,045

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
525 E Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Mankato

5 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Key City Group, LLC (BT) - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.5

Very good

Key City Group, LLC (BT)

442 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
318 East Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

318 East Walnut

318 E Walnut St, Mankato, MN 56001

1 bed

1 bath

$824

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the North Mankato rental market.

How much is rent in North Mankato?

The average rent in North Mankato is $1,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Mankato?

Average rent prices in North Mankato have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does North Mankato rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Mankato is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Mankato?

To comfortably afford rent in North Mankato, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Hoover Estates