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Rental Market Trends in Mankato, MN

What is the average rent in Mankato, MN?

$1,152/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Mankato, MN is $1,152 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Mankato more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mankato, you can expect to pay about $1,111 per month for a studio, $1,152 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,258 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,607 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,111/month
561 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,152/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,258/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,607/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,565/month
595 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,811/month
627 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,051/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,445/month
915 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,572/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,860/month
1,207 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mankato, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mankato, MN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mankato, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mankato?

Based on current rent prices, East Mankato is the most affordable neighborhood in Mankato.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,484/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mankato?

Based on current rent prices, East Mankato is the most expensive neighborhood in Mankato.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,484/month
772 Sq Ft

Which Mankato neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Mankato with the most apartments available is East Mankato .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,484/month
772 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mankato, MN?

Because the average rent in Mankato is $1,152, you’ll want to make about $3,840 per month or $46,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Mankato, MN is 5.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mankato is 21.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,111 - $1,607. You can expect to pay 1.9% more for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

East Mankato

Mankato, MN

East Mankato

Mankato, MN

Studio
$1,146/month
$1,146/month
One Bedroom
$1,204/month
$1,204/month
Two Bedroom
$1,350/month
$1,350/month
Three Bedroom
$1,601/month
$1,601/month
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Apartment communities in Mankato we think you'll love

The Grove at Mankato

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate Rd,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,946 - $2,830 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 11 Month Lease

Augusta Park Estates

Augusta Park Estates

1690 Premier Dr,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,195 - $1,899 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Riverfront Court

Riverfront Court

115 S Riverfront Dr,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,120 - $1,850 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Legacy Park Estates

Legacy Park Estates

100 Dublin Ct,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,214 - $1,634 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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Michael Development
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Prairie Lakes Management
Prairie Lakes Management
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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