The Grove at Mankato
200 Briargate Rd,
Mankato, MN 56001
$1,920 - $2,779 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds | 11 Month Lease
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN
Minnesota State University Mankato Campus - Mankato, MN Area Guide
Rock your purple and gold for the Mavericks
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mankato, MN is $1,110 for a studio, $1,186 for one bedroom, $1,309 for two bedrooms, and $1,638 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mankato has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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574 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,110/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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702 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,186/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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970 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,309/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,275 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,638/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.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Minnesota State University Mankato Campus - Mankato, MN (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Minnesota State University Mankato Campus - Mankato, MN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
333 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
954 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
68 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,223 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,293 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
68 Students
Central High Area Learning Center
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rasmussen Woods-Elk's Nature Center
- Mount Kato
- Minneopa State Park
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