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1550 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN from $700 (197 Rentals)
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553 1st Ave S
South St. PaulMN55075
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$910
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Ridge Apartments
2300 Oak StHastings, MN 55033
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$925 - $1,445
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1View Pointe Apartments
3898 S Valley View Dr SEagan, MN 55122
97 Orme St E
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$946 - $2,000
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVoyageur Estates
2400 Voyageur PkyHastings, MN 55033
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$980 - $2,477
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Felix
1311 W 143rd St WBurnsville, MN 55306
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$995 - $1,599
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Haven at Eagandale
3040 Eagandale PlEagan, MN 55121
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Eagle Pointe
2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCharlton Terrace
212-232 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,000 - $1,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1Holiday Acres Apartments
1762 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,005 - $1,650
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityCedar Ridge Apartments
12790 Germane AveApple Valley, MN 55124
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$1,005 - $1,355
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestview Park Community
285 Westview Dr EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Stoneridge Apts-2060
2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,017 - $1,185
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestview Village Apartments
501 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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$1,029 - $1,149
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1Heritage Crest Apartments
219 3rd Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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$1,050 - $2,461
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLemay Lake Apartments
3015 Eagandale PlEagan, MN 55121
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLive at The Oaks of West Saint Paul
177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,050 - $1,335
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFox Ridge Estates
3367 Coachman RdEagan, MN 55121
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$1,070 - $1,235
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBuron Lane Apartments
221 Buron LnSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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$1,090 - $1,525
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlen at Burnsville
13000 Harriet Ave SBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,095 - $1,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnsville Pointe
3809 Sibley StBurnsville, MN 55337
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySouthview Greens
4835-4865 Babcock TrlInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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$1,099 - $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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$1,100 - $1,725
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPEARLWOOD ESTATES
1860 52nd St EInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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$1,103 - $4,467
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouthwind Village
15025 Greenhaven DrBurnsville, MN 55306
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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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$1,120 - $1,620
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$1,000 - $1,500
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Rosewood Manor
14595-14599 Cimarron AveRosemount, MN 55068
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$1,129
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCharlton Place
110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26Lake Cove Village
5335-5365 Audobon AveInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
1024 Livingston Ave
St. PaulMN55118
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Boulder Court Apartments
4182 Rahn RdEagan, MN 55122
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentennial & Heritage Apartments
1337 Centennial DrFarmington, MN 55024
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakdale Apartments
1926 Oakdale Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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$1,165 - $1,730
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAJESTIC COVE
7472 157th St WApple Valley, MN 55124
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$1,169
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDakota Station
124 E Highway 13 EBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,170 - $2,675
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallantrae Apartments
3800 Ballantrae RdEagan, MN 55122
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$1,180 - $1,379
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The Concord
1240 Bryant AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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$1,184 - $3,994
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$1,180 - $3,990
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Willow Pond
11751 W River Hills DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,195 - $1,645
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLexington Hills Apartments
4100-4160 Lexington Ave SEagan, MN 55123
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$1,195 - $2,985
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlen Pond
1364 High Site DrEagan, MN 55121
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$1,199 - $2,009
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$1,195 - $2,005
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$1,199 - $2,009
Parkwood Pointe Apartments
12312 Parkwood DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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$1,199 - $1,529
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSilver Bell Apartments
2091 Silver Bell RdEagan, MN 55122
1621 Concord St N
South St. PaulMN55075
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$1,200 - $2,495
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagan Heights Apartments
3340 Pilot Knob RdEagan, MN 55121
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$1,200 - $1,750
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCARRINGTON COURT
700 Evergreen DrBurnsville, MN 55337
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHidden Valley Apartments
561 Westview DrHastings, MN 55033
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$1,215 - $1,540
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPines of Burnsville
1024 W Burnsville PkyBurnsville, MN 55337
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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 | $1,360 | $925 | $2,484 |
| Dakota County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $900 | $9,545 |
| Dakota County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $910 | $8,284 |
| Dakota County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,500 | $3,945 |
| Dakota County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,999 | $2,599 |
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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 Colonial Court Apartments in the Moreland neighborhood priced from $905. River Ridge Apartments in the Dakota Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Haven at Eagandale | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Westview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| The Bluffs of Burnsville | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Buron Lane Apartments | 207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Glen at Burnsville | A1 Rockford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Meadow - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN
As of September 20, 2025 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 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Grande Market Place starting at $1,678 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Heart of the City 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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| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Grande Market Place | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 1562 Motor Ave, Unit 1 | 1562 Motor Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| River Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Colonial Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Hidden Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Glen at Burnsville | A1 Rockford | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Bluffs of Burnsville | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota County?
The cheapest apartment in Dakota County is Colonial Court Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Dakota County costs $2,500.
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 64 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 $305 which is $2,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota County.
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