Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN from $700 (194 Rentals)

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Charlton Estates
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$979
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$975
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$4

Total Monthly Price
$979
Studio Apartments Available Now

Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Stoneridge Apts-2060
$1,005 - $1,905
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$1,000 - $1,900
Required Monthly Fees
$5

Total Monthly Price
$1,005 - $1,905
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31

Stoneridge Apts-2060

2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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View Pointe Apartments
$1,040 - $1,540
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$945 - $1,445
Required Monthly Fees
$95

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$1,040 - $1,540
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

View Pointe Apartments

3898 S Valley View Dr SEagan, MN 55122
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307 4th St E
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 15

307 4th St E

307 4th St EHastings, MN 55033
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Connelly On Eleven
$1,071 - $1,584
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$1,064 - $1,577
Required Monthly Fees
$7

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$1,071 - $1,584
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Connelly On Eleven

2003 E 121st StBurnsville, MN 55337
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Willow Pond
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$1,079 - $3,959
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$1,075 - $3,955
Required Monthly Fees
$4

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$1,079 - $3,959
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Willow Pond

11751 W River Hills DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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Charlton Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,083 - $1,263
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$1,079 - $1,259
Required Monthly Fees
$4

Total Monthly Price
$1,083 - $1,263
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charlton Terrace

212-232 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Eagle Pointe
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$1,133 - $2,052
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$976 - $1,895
Required Monthly Fees
$157

Total Monthly Price
$1,133 - $2,052
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Pointe

2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Avana West Park
$1,138 - $3,266
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$1,133 - $3,261
Required Monthly Fees
$5

Total Monthly Price
$1,138 - $3,266
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana West Park

429 E Travelers TrlBurnsville, MN 55337
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Twelve 501 Apartment Homes
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$1,140 - $2,664
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$1,140 - $2,664

Total Monthly Price
$1,140 - $2,664
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twelve 501 Apartment Homes

12501 Portland Ave SBurnsville, MN 55337
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Bayberry Place
$1,160 - $1,800
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$1,160 - $1,800

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$1,160 - $1,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bayberry Place

3395 Yankee Doodle LnEagan, MN 55121
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14115 Pennock Ave, Unit 306
$1,160
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$1,160

Total Monthly Price
$1,160
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

14115 Pennock Ave, Unit 306

14115 Pennock AveApple Valley, MN 55124
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$1,165

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$1,165

Total Monthly Price
$1,165

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Boulder Court Apartments
$1,180 - $1,380
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$1,125 - $1,325
Required Monthly Fees
$55

Total Monthly Price
$1,180 - $1,380
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

Boulder Court Apartments

4182 Rahn RdEagan, MN 55122
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The Concord
Rent Specials
$1,192
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Base Rent
$1,150
Required Monthly Fees
$42

Total Monthly Price
$1,192
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Concord

1240 Bryant AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Meridian Pointe
$1,198 - $2,195
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$1,143 - $2,140
Required Monthly Fees
$55

Total Monthly Price
$1,198 - $2,195
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meridian Pointe

251 McAndrews Rd WBurnsville, MN 55337
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Charlton Place
Rent Specials
$1,203
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Base Rent
$1,199
Required Monthly Fees
$4

Total Monthly Price
$1,203
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charlton Place

110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Parkwood Pointe Apartments
$1,204 - $2,014
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$1,195 - $2,005
Required Monthly Fees
$9

Total Monthly Price
$1,204 - $2,014
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkwood Pointe Apartments

12312 Parkwood DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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The Woods of Burnsville Apartments
$1,209 - $2,281
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$1,176 - $2,248
Required Monthly Fees
$33

Total Monthly Price
$1,209 - $2,281
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woods of Burnsville Apartments

14701 Portland Ave SBurnsville, MN 55306
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White Oaks Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,210 - $1,415
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$1,210 - $1,415

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$1,210 - $1,415
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

White Oaks Apartments

425 Arion St EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Cheapest Available Dakota County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Annapolis Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $945. Charlton Estates in the Moreland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $979. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annapolis Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$945
Charlton EstatesStudio (ground lv)Studio,1BA$979
The Haven at EagandaleThe Retreat1BR,1BA$995
Hidden Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Burnsville Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1,040
View Pointe ApartmentsStudio/1-BathStudio,1BA$1,040
Willow PondElmStudio,1BA$1,079
Glen at BurnsvilleA1 Rockford1BR,1BA$1,090
Buron Lane Apartments362 6th Ave N1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $0.78 price per square foot 5729 Model at 5721 Brent Ave in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the D1 Model at Wexford Place starting at $1,646 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Glendalough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5721 Brent Ave57293BR,4BA$0.78
Wexford PlaceD13BR,2BA$1.33
Eagle Pointe (2550 Voyageur)3B2B3BR,2BA$1.27
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Emerson Hills ApartmentsOakdale1BR,1BA$1.27
The Bluffs of Burnsville2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Southview Greens2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.34
1625 Walnut St, Unit #31625 Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.20
Charlton Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Glen at BurnsvilleA1 Rockford1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dakota County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dakota County is at Charlton Estates listed at $979.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota County Apartment is $945 at Annapolis Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dakota County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dakota County is starting from $1,170 at Buron Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dakota County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dakota County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Pointe (2550 Voyageur) and starts from $1,500.

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