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    River Bluff Apartments

    405 N 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001

    • Special offer!

      Select one of the qualifying apartments - apply, get approved, and move in by June 13th, 2025 to lock in the discounted rent price for 12-months!
      Qualifying Apartments:
      #112: $1200/month
      #308: $1200/month
      #416: $1225/month
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Covered parking
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $925-1,100
    576 sqft

    4 units available Aug 1-Aug 31

    Price: $925Available: Available Aug 31 2025Unit: Unit 424
    Price: $1,085Available: Available Aug 8 2025Unit: Unit 524
    Price: $1,085Available: Available Aug 1 2025Unit: Unit 226
    Price: $1,100Available: Available Aug 15 2025Unit: Unit 421
    2 bd, 1 ba
    $1,070-1,300
    776 sqft

    7 units avail. now | 9 avail. Jul 1-Aug 15

    Price: $1,070Available: Available Jul 31 2025Unit: Unit 105
    Price: $1,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 112
    Price: $1,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 417
    Price: $1,225Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 416
    Price: $1,250Available: Available Aug 15 2025Unit: Unit 516
    Price: $1,250Available: Available Aug 12 2025Unit: Unit 207
    Price: $1,250Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 518
    Price: $1,250Available: Available Jul 1 2025Unit: Unit 405
    Price: $1,275Available: Available Aug 1 2025Unit: Unit 212
    Price: $1,275Available: Available Aug 6 2025Unit: Unit 402
    Price: $1,275Available: Available Aug 15 2025Unit: Unit 412
    Price: $1,300Available: Available Jul 31 2025Unit: Unit 213
    Price: $1,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 306
    Price: $1,300Available: Available Aug 15 2025Unit: Unit 503
    Price: $1,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 102
    Price: $1,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 517

    What's special

    Open living spacesVent hoodCentral airPlenty of closetsAll brickFull appliance package
    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. Water, sewer, heat, and trash are all included in the rent! 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.

    Office hours

    DayOpen 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

    75 / 100
    Very Walkable
    37 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    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

    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.