Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, NE from $300 (12 Rentals)

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506 N 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

506 N 14th St

506 N 14th StDakota City, NE 68731

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Dacotah House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dacotah House

316 E 16th StSouth Sioux City, NE 68776
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Prairie Haven
1 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Haven

1608 F StSouth Sioux City, NE 68776
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809 E 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

809 E 7th St

809 E 7th StSouth Sioux City, NE 68776

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Cheapest Available Dakota County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota County, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors priced from $980. RiverPointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$980
RiverPointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,085
2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments1Bed/1Bath (2800 Flatwater)1BR,1BA$1,100
Riverfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, NE

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Riverfront Apartments in the starting from $1,194. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the 1x1 Model at RiverPointe Apartments starting at $1,085 with a $1.46 price per square foot . 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.
Riverfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
RiverPointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.46
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$1.33
2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments1Bed/1Bath (2800 Flatwater)1BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota County?

The cheapest apartment in Dakota County is The Arbors which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Dakota County costs $1,194.

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 9 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 $544 which is $650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota County.

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