River Bluff is a classic all brick six-story, 150-unit apartment building located in the quaint college town of Mankato. The property consists of a balanced mix of one, two and three-bedroom units, all of which are generously sized. Each apartment is well designed with a focus on open living spaces, central air and plenty of closets and features a full appliance package including a gas range/oven, vent hood, and refrigerator. The building was designed for tenant convenience, with an onsite leasing office, three elevators, two oversized laundry facility with five washers and dryers in each, and storage lockers.
River Bluff Apartments
405 N 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Covered parking
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
$1,100+·1 bed, 1 bath
UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
576$1,1007/31/2025
$1,070+·2 bed, 1 bath
UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
776$1,250Now
776$1,2257/31/2025
776$1,2508/15/2025
What's special
Open living spacesVent hoodCentral airPlenty of closetsAll brickFull appliance package
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Tue: | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Wed: | 1 pm - 5 pm |
| Thu: | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Fri: | 1 pm - 5 pm |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Shared: On-Site Laundry
Security
- Gated Entry: Controlled Access Building
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage: Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Guest Suite: Rentable Guest Suite
- On-Site Maintenance: OnSiteMaintenance
- On-Site Management: OnSiteManagement
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave Oven: Built-in Microwave
- Range: Gas Range
Flooring
- Hardwood: Hardwood Floors
Policies
Lease terms
- 12
Pets
Cats
- Allowed
- 1 pet max
- $300 one time fee
- $35 monthly pet fee
- Must be spayed/neutered, Yearly Vaccinations Must be on File
Parking
- covered: Covered Parking $60/Month
- Off Street Parking: Off Street Permit Parking
- Parking Lot: Other
Special Features
- 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Air Conditioning/heating
- Balcony/patio/deck
- Barbecue/grill Area
- Community Room Available
- Courtyard
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
- Green Building
- High Ceilings
- Large Closet - 2 & 3 Bedrooms
- Stainless Steel Energy Efficient Appliances
Neighborhood: 56001
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Near River Bluff Apartments
- Blue Earth County Library, a 10-minute walk from River Bluff, sponsors workshops, classes and community events, including book clubs and cooking classes.
- Bars and nightlife less than a 5-minute drive away include Blue Bricks, Rounders Sports Bar & Grill and Mettler's Bar & Restaurant.
- Bethany Lutheran College offers classes and student-sponsored theatre, performances and educational programs on a park-like campus that is within a 5-minute bike ride.
- Washington Park, which has playground equipment, grassy lawns and shaded picnic areas, is less than a 5-minute walk away.
Nearby schools in Mankato
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Prairie Winds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Mankato East Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in Mankato, MN is $1,294.
Average rent
$1,294
Month-over-month
+$56
Year-over-year
-$81
Available rentals
69
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of River Bluff Apartments?
River Bluff Apartments has a walk score of 75, it's very walkable.
What schools are assigned to River Bluff Apartments?
The schools assigned to River Bluff Apartments include Franklin Elementary School, Prairie Winds Middle School, and Mankato East Senior High School.
Does River Bluff Apartments have in-unit laundry?
No, but River Bluff Apartments has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is River Bluff Apartments in?
River Bluff Apartments is in the 56001 neighborhood in Mankato, MN.
What are River Bluff Apartments's policies on pets?
A maximum of 1 cat is allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $300 and monthly fee of $35 for cats.
