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Rents in Mankato are $17 below the Blue Earth County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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1409 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Factor Property Management, established in 2024, manages single-family homes, multifamily, student housing and commercial property in the greater Mankato region, with leasing, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “At Factor Property Management, we place a strong emphasis on fostering meaningful relationships with our clients.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention well-kept new apartments, prompt responses and an easy move-in.
135 W Lind St, Mankato, MN 56001
Lloyd Management is a Mankato property management company that leases and manages rental properties, including subsidized apartment buildings, throughout Minnesota and Northern Iowa.
530 W Pleasant St, Mankato, MN 56001
Connect Property Management, based in Mankato, manages apartments and commercial properties in Mankato, North Mankato and Eagle Lake, with leasing, maintenance and real estate sales.
In their words: “We successfully manage rental communities around the area and have a well trained and trustworthy group of staff to ensure that everything runs smoothly.”
224 E Washington St, Mankato, MN 56001
HOM Property Management, based in Mankato, manages single-family homes and residential rentals in Southern Minnesota, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, evictions and owner statements.
In their words: “We use a wide variety of marketing tools to connect with the largest possible pool of tenants.”
209 S 2nd St #100, Mankato, MN 56001
Atwood Management, based in Mankato, is a family-owned and operated leasing and management company that rents apartments and townhomes and describes itself as one of the oldest such firms in Minnesota.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe helpful, kind staff and spacious, affordable apartments with responsive maintenance.
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Rents in Mankato are $17 below the Blue Earth County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$84 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Mankato's typical asking rent is $17 (1.3%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in September, November and December, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $1,257 | +7.2% | 5 |
| Eden Prairie | $1,837 | +3.6% | 7 |
| Bloomington | $1,681 | +4.2% | 5 |
| Edina | $2,015 | +3.2% | 3 |
| Minnetonka | $1,822 | +4.1% | 3 |
| Hopkins | $1,617 | +5.1% | 3 |
| Wayzata | $2,791 | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Mankato, MN MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 5 property management companies in Mankato, Blue Earth County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in North Mankato, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Mankato is $1,257 (September 2026); +7.2% over the past year. About 50% of homes in Mankato are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 5 property management companies in Mankato, MN.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Mankato was $1,257 a month in September 2026, +7.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in September, November and December. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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