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

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Suite Liv'N - Willmar

Eastside Acres

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Nature's Edge Apartments

Suite Liv'n - Marshall

Cardinal Manor Apartments

626 4th St SE, Unit #1 - Lower

Innovation Village

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Red Skye Lofts
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The Oaks

Nexus Apartments

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Somerset Properties

Ghent Housing

Circle Pines Apartments

Archer Flats

Wilkeshire Apartments

Thunder Hawk Apartments

Henry Hill Apartments

Stone Meadow Apartments
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Lofts at Willow Creek

401 E Thomas Ave, Unit 3

Block 100

The Lofts

Marketplace Apartments

1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

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Valleyside Townhomes

Generations on 1st

East Point Village Apartments

Sterling Manor Apartments
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The Preserve on 24th

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Block 25 Lofts

Edgeview Apartments

710 18th St S

The Plains Apartments

Paris Park Townhomes

350 Mound Ave

811 7th St, Unit 2

513 Elm Ave, Unit 104

708 18th St S
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Clara City Community Haus

Clinton Community Housing

Lyon County Apartments

330 4th St SW

806 W 5th St

Morning Sun Apartments

Heritage Apartments- Morris

Lake Place II

Scotland Green Apartments

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
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Dawson, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dawson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Studio Apartments | $936 | $745 | $1,155 |
| Dawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $600 | $1,980 |
| Dawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $625 | $1,975 |
| Dawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,150 | $1,960 |
| Dawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Bethel On Bryant | Renville - 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Suite Liv'N - Willmar | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Eastside Acres | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $761 |
| Nature's Edge Apartments | 1B1B MKT | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Suite Liv'n - Marshall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cardinal Manor Apartments | One Bedroom - Handicap Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cardinal Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Red Skye Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Paris Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom, Handicap | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| Somerset Properties | Three Bedroom - Somerset | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Ashford | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Sterling Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Cardinal Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Bethel On Bryant | Renville - 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Red Skye Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1505 Becker Ave SE | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cardinal Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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