Rent in Mankato, KS
A 2-bedroom in Mankato, KS (ZIP 66956) typically rents for about $725 a month, with a range of $725–$961. Owner-occupied homes in Jewell County pay about 1.93% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $707 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $533 | $533–$772 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $725 | $725–$961 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $681 | $681–$1,145 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,418 | $1,418 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Mankato ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mankato, KS?
- About $725 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $725–$961. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mankato, KS?
- About $533 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $533–$772. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mankato, KS?
- About $681 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $681–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mankato, KS?
- About $707 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $707. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mankato, KS?
- About $1,418 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,418. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Mankato, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jewell County pay a typical 1.93% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Mankato rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).