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1550 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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285 Westview Dr EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Stoneridge
2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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90 Imperial Dr WWest 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 NowBurnsville Pointe
3809 Sibley StBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,050 - $2,420
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 21Lemay Lake Apartments
3015 Eagandale PlEagan, MN 55121
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$1,058 - $1,232
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWestview Village Apartments
501 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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Bayberry Place
3395 Yankee Doodle LnEagan, MN 55121
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15Heritage Crest Apartments
219 3rd Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Ridge Apartments
12911 County Road 5Burnsville, MN 55337
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903 Oakdale AveSt. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTrinoja
903 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFox Ridge Estates
3367 Coachman RdEagan, MN 55121
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$1,109 - $1,599
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBriar Oaks
7405 W 123rd StApple Valley, MN 55124
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire of Burnsville
13901 Echo Park CirBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouthview Greens
4835-4865 Babcock TrlInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Willow Pond
11751 W River Hills DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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Lake Cove Village
5335-5365 Audobon AveInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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405 10th Ave N
405 10th Ave NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Felix
1311 W 143rd St WBurnsville, MN 55306
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Eagle Pointe Apartments
2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Studio Apartments Available NowCedar Valley Apartments
7433 128th St WApple Valley, MN 55124
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$1,149 - $1,455
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCedar Ridge Apartments
12790 Germane AveApple Valley, MN 55124
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 23Pines of Burnsville
1024 W Burnsville PkyBurnsville, MN 55337
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Southwind Village
15025 Greenhaven DrBurnsville, MN 55306
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Boulder Court Apartments
4182 Rahn RdEagan, MN 55122
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Bluffs of Burnsville
2800 Selkirk DrBurnsville, MN 55337
3520 Lexington Ave S
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDakota Station
124 E Highway 13 EBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,175 - $3,065
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlen Pond
1364 High Site DrEagan, MN 55121
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowClark Place Apartments & Townhomes
1028 8th Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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1762 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Silver Bell Apartments
2091 Silver Bell RdEagan, MN 55122
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Connelly On Eleven
2003 E 121st StBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCARRINGTON COURT
700 Evergreen DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAJESTIC COVE
7472 157th St WApple Valley, MN 55124
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Oakdale Apartments
1926 Oakdale Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Pointe at Cedar Grove
1959 Silver Bell RdEagan, MN 55122
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Parkwood Pointe Apartments
12312 Parkwood DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRosewood Manor
14595-14599 Cimarron AveRosemount, MN 55068
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2400 Voyageur PkyHastings, MN 55033
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1526 Allen AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBuron Lane Apartments
221 Buron LnSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHidden Valley Apartments
561 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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136 11th Ave N
136 11th Ave NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Dakota County, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dakota County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Dakota County Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $1,005 | $2,814 |
| Dakota County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $950 | $9,518 |
| Dakota County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,159 | $9,248 |
| Dakota County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,149 | $8,582 |
| Dakota County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $2,199 | $4,508 |
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Cheapest Available Dakota County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota County, MN is a Studio unit found at Imperial Heights Apartments in the Moreland neighborhood priced from $1,025. Westview Park Community in the Nature View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| River Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Trinoja | 903 Oakdale Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Briar Oaks | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Waitlist Application | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Berkshire of Burnsville | Oxford | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| Grand Hill Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Tax Credit Model at Farmington Family Townhomes in the in the Wood Hill neighborhood starting from $1,521. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the Large 2BR/2BA Model at Southview Greens starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Cahill Corridor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Family Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Boulder Ridge | The Quartz | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Bellows Court | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Oaks of Lakeville | 2 BD / 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| The Landing at Amber Fields | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Elevate on Parkway | B1: 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Hidden Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota County?
The cheapest apartment in Dakota County is Westview Park Community which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Dakota County costs $4,092.
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 50 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 $109 which is $3,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota County.
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