Minnesota State University

Mankato, MN

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Minnesota State University Mankato Campus - Mankato, MN Area Guide

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a heritage of dedicated teaching and applying knowledge to directly improve a diverse community and world. Established in 1868, Minnesota State Mankato is where big ideas meet real-world thinking, nurturing the passion within students, faculty, and staff to push beyond possibility on the way to realizing dreams. Offering more than 130 undergraduate programs and more than 85 graduate programs, MSU promotes learning through effective teaching, scholarship, and research. Mankato is a college town with plenty of lofts, apartments, and townhomes available for rent near MSU. Access to U.S. 169 with convenience to U.S. 14 allows for simple commutes from farther distances as well. The MSU campus is routinely pulsing with great art, entertainment, and exciting athletics. Cultural amenities such as the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and the Mankato Ballet are easily accessible from campus. Options for outdoor activities are numerous with over 50 lakes within 15 miles of Mankato as well as more than 60 parks and 50 paved paths in Greater Mankato. Minneapolis is just 85 miles away too—perfect for a weekend trip.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mankato, MN is $1,078 for a studio, $1,174 for one bedroom, $1,305 for two bedrooms, and $1,620 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mankato has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 574 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,078/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,174/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,305/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,275 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,620/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Minnesota State University Mankato Campus - Mankato, MN (University) is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

57 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Kennedy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Prairie Winds Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Kato Public Charter School

Public

Grades 6-12

Central Middle School Alp

Public

Grades 6-8

Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

Mankato West Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Mankato East Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Kato Public Charter School

Public

Grades 6-12

Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rasmussen Woods-Elk's Nature Center
  • Mount Kato
  • Minneopa State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.