Duplex home with upper level 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit available. Separate side entrance & stairs. Unit has 2 large bedrooms, full bathroom and eat in kitchen. Living room overlooks front yard & downtown Mankato. Shared laundry facilities in the back of home. Shared patio out back with nice sized yard, sidewalk to garage (each unit gets 1 garage space) and overflow off street parking. Street parking for guests out front. Small deck off side of the unit as well. Wide trim & charm of older well cared for property. Tenants pay electric, cable/internet and flat fee for water/sewer/trash. Boiler heat, wall/window A/C (2 provided). Gas/Heat is included. Quiet centrally located property. Zoned for no more than 2 un-related occupants.
Cat is permitted with additional non refundable fee & monthly pet rent, and no dogs are permitted. Application & background check required. This property does not participate in Section 8.
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RentalSource last checked: 14 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 501 1/2 N 5th St in Mankato, MN 56001 rents for $1,050 a month. It has 896 square feet and is pet friendly. 501 1/2 N 5th St was advertised by Connect Properties on September 29, 2026.
Rent History
The rent has dropped from $1,070 to $1,050 since it was listed on September 29.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 10, 2026
Price change
$1,050−1.9%
−1.9%
September 29, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,070
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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