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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 612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul in the Hepburn Park neighborhood priced from $700. The Drover in the Hepburn Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
612 Stewart Ave., South St. PaulStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Drover1B1 E1BR,1BA$900
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$910
Southwind VillageA11BR,1BA$955
Live at The Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Nook - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Grande Market Place in the in the Heart of the City neighborhood starting from $1,787. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the 12916 Harmony Cir Model at 12916 Harmony Cir, Unit Spacious Basement 2 Bed starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Vista View 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.
Grande Market Place2 Bedroom - Market2BR,2BA$1.21
12916 Harmony Cir, Unit Spacious Basement 2 Bed12916 Harmony Cir2BR,1BA$1.18
122 8th St E, Unit 122.5122 8th St E2BR,1BA$1.13
Stoneridge Apts-20602B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Woodridge2C2BR,2BA$1.28
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 BR 1.5 B3BR,1.5BA$1.34
The Bluffs of Burnsville2 BR 1.5 B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The ApexWaconia2BR,2BA$1.40
Boulder RidgeThe Mica1BR,1BA$1.37
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dakota County?

There are currently 603 Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $10,297. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dakota County ranging from $850 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dakota County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dakota County ranges from $850 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,517.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dakota County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dakota County range from $1,375 to $10,297, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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