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1550 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN from $700 (219 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Haven at Eagandale
3040 Eagandale PlEagan, MN 55121
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219 3rd Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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1311 W 143rd St WBurnsville, MN 55306
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561 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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Stoneridge
2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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501 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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161 Concord ExchangeSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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285 Westview Dr EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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View Pointe Apartments
3898 S Valley View Dr SEagan, MN 55122
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLemay Lake Apartments
3015 Eagandale PlEagan, MN 55121
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Connelly On Eleven
2003 E 121st StBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBuron Lane Apartments
221 Buron LnSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlen at Burnsville Apartments
13000 Harriet Ave SBurnsville, MN 55337
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1711 W 143rd StBurnsville, MN 55306
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Charlton Terrace
212-232 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Willow Pond
11751 W River Hills DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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7405 W 123rd StApple Valley, MN 55124
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$1,110 - $1,780
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPEARLWOOD ESTATES
1860 52nd St EInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Charlton Place
110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,119 - $1,999
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire of Burnsville
13901 Echo Park CirBurnsville, MN 55337
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4835-4865 Babcock TrlInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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2104 Spring St, Unit 3
2104 Spring StHastings, MN 55033
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLake Cove Village
5335-5365 Audobon AveInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCedar Ridge Apartments
12790 Germane AveApple Valley, MN 55124
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Twelve 501 Apartment Homes
12501 Portland Ave SBurnsville, MN 55337
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCedar Valley Apartments
7433 128th St WApple Valley, MN 55124
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405 10th Ave N, Unit 305
405 10th Ave NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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517 7th St E
517 7th St EHastings, MN 55033
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentennial & Heritage Apartments
1337 Centennial DrFarmington, MN 55024
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowImperial Heights Apartments
90 Imperial Dr WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Elevate on Parkway
1505 E Burnsville PkyBurnsville, MN 55337
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlen Pond
1364 High Site DrEagan, MN 55121
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3367 Coachman RdEagan, MN 55121
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7The Quill 55+ Apartments
211 10th St EHastings, MN 55033
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14115 Pennock Ave, Unit 306
14115 Pennock AveApple Valley, MN 55124
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Avana West Park
429 E Travelers TrlBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDakota Station
124 E Highway 13 EBurnsville, MN 55337
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallantrae Apartments
3800 Ballantrae RdEagan, MN 55122
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowClark Place Apartments & Townhomes
1028 8th Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Meridian Pointe
251 McAndrews Rd WBurnsville, MN 55337
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Boulder Court Apartments
4182 Rahn RdEagan, MN 55122
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHoliday Acres Apartments
1762 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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12901 County Road 5Burnsville, MN 55337
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1330 High Site DrEagan, MN 55121
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700 Evergreen DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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7472 157th St WApple Valley, MN 55124
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The Concord
1240 Bryant AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPines of Burnsville
1024 W Burnsville PkyBurnsville, MN 55337
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dakota County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $999 | $4,119 |
| Dakota County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $900 | $4,174 |
| Dakota County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,125 | $4,661 |
| Dakota County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dakota County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $3,125 | $3,125 |
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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 Covington Court in the Lone Oak neighborhood priced from $990. Annapolis Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Court | One Bedroom 11B | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Haven at Eagandale | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Heritage Crest Apartments | GS-Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Hidden Valley Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Connelly On Eleven | S1R | Studio,1BA | $1,064 |
| Glen at Burnsville Apartments | A1 Rockford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Kaposia Valley | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.75 Bath Model at Wuthering Heights in the in the Terra Glenn neighborhood starting from $2,773. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the 124 8th St E Model at 124 8th St E starting at $1,695 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Dakota Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Wuthering Heights | 3 Bedroom 2.75 Bath | 3BR,2.75BA | $1.23 |
| 124 8th St E | 124 8th St E | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Farmington Family Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Avana Southview | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Centennial & Heritage Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Pines of Burnsville | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Emerson Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Glen at Burnsville Apartments | A1 Rockford | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dakota County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dakota County is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota County?
The cheapest apartment in Dakota County is Covington Court which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Dakota County costs $3,127.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dakota County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 87 regular apartments in Dakota County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dakota County?
Cheap apartments in Dakota County have an average cost of $113 which is $3,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota County.
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