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Rental Market Trends in Mankato, MN

What is the average rent in Mankato, MN?

$1,188/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mankato, MN is $1,188 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,107 per month for a studio, $1,188 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,310 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,635 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,107/month
568 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,188/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,310/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,635/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,615/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,970/month
1,826 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,017/month
1,457 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mankato, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $31 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mankato, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mankato?

Based on current rent prices, Washington Park and East Mankato" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mankato.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,205/month
693 Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,388/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mankato?

Based on current rent prices, East Mankato and Washington Park" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mankato.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,388/month
764 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,205/month
693 Sq Ft

Which Mankato neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mankato with the most apartments available are East Mankato and Washington Park" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Mankato
$1,388/month
764 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,205/month
693 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 $1,188, you’ll want to make about $3,960 per month or $47,520 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 6.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mankato is 21.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,107 - $1,635. You can expect to pay 1.6% more for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 2.7% less for transportation.

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Mankato, MN

522 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mankato, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mankato, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Washington Park

Mankato, MN

East Mankato

Mankato, MN

Studio
$833/month
$1,140/month
One Bedroom
$974/month
$1,232/month
Two Bedroom
$1,112/month
$1,393/month
Three Bedroom
$1,500/month
$1,634/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

$1,920 - $2,779 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 11 Month Lease

Rita Road

Rita Road

188-192 Rita Rd,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,100 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Augusta Park Estates

Augusta Park Estates

1690 Premier Dr,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,120 - $1,845 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Riverfront Court

Riverfront Court

115 S Riverfront Dr,
Mankato, MN 56001

$1,300 - $1,800 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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