Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dawson, MN from $300 (70 Rentals)

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property at 626 4th St SE

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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626 4th St SE, Unit #1 - Lower

626 4th St SE
WillmarMN56201
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Red Skye Lofts
$860 - $2,660
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$800 - $2,600
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$60

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$860 - $2,660
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Red Skye Lofts

100 Fallwood RdRedwood Falls, MN 56283
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Somerset Properties
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$914 - $1,417
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$914 - $1,417

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$914 - $1,417
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Somerset Properties

1401-1405 19th Ave SEWillmar, MN 56201
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property at 401 E Thomas Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

401 E Thomas Ave, Unit 3

401 E Thomas Ave
MarshallMN56258
property at 1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

WillmarMN56201
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Valleyside Townhomes
$1,055 - $1,255
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$1,055 - $1,255

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$1,055 - $1,255
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Valleyside Townhomes

3149 7th Ave NWWillmar, MN 56201
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The Preserve on 24th
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$1,065 - $1,445
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$1,065 - $1,445

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$1,065 - $1,445
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The Preserve on 24th

401 24th AveWillmar, MN 56201
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property at 710 18th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 18th St S

BensonMN56215
property at 350 Mound Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

350 Mound Ave

BalatonMN56115
property at 811 7th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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811 7th St, Unit 2

811 7th St
BrookingsSD57006
property at 513 Elm Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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513 Elm Ave, Unit 104

513 Elm Ave
BrookingsSD57006
property at 708 18th St S

$1,200 - $1,700

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$1,200 - $1,700

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$1,200 - $1,700

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708 18th St S

BensonMN56215

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Lyon County Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon County Apartments

200 S 4th StMarshall, MN 56258
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330 4th St SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 4th St SW

330 4th St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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806 W 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

806 W 5th St

806 W 5th StMorris, MN 56267
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Lake Place II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Place II

1421 Lake Ave NWWillmar, MN 56201
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Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

106 N County Road 5Ivanhoe, MN 56142
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Dawson, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Beardsley Apartments priced from $600. Wildwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$745
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Eastside Acres1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$761
Nature's Edge Apartments1B1B MKT1BR,1BA$769
Suite Liv'n - MarshallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Cardinal Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Handicap Accessible1BR,1BA$775
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Red Skye Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, MN and Nearby

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $0.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Handicap Model at Paris Park Townhomes in the in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Three Bedroom - Somerset Model at Somerset Properties starting at $1,350 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paris Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom, Handicap2BR,1.5BA$0.85
Somerset PropertiesThree Bedroom - Somerset3BR,2BA$1.10
Wilkeshire ApartmentsAshford2BR,1BA$1.19
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.67
Sterling Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.96
Red Skye Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
1505 Becker Ave SE2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Cardinal Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dawson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dawson is at Suite Liv'N - Willmar listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $600 at Beardsley Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dawson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $700 at Beardsley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Suite Liv'N - Willmar and starts from $1,150.

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