Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 1845 Ferry St

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

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1845 Ferry St

AnokaMN55303
property at 438 Independence Ave N

$1,199

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$1,199

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438 Independence Ave N

ChamplinMN55316
property at 802 Garfield St W

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

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802 Garfield St W

AnokaMN55303

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Woodland Park Apartments
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$1,303 - $1,899
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$1,299 - $1,895
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$1,303 - $1,899
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Woodland Park Apartments

2610-2618 Cutters Grove AveAnoka, MN 55303
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Terrace Hill Apartments
$1,446 - $2,105
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$1,427 - $2,086
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$19

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$1,446 - $2,105
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 13

Terrace Hill Apartments

14320 Dysprosium St NWRamsey, MN 55303
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Terra Residences
$1,473 - $3,758
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$1,409 - $3,694
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$64

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$1,473 - $3,758
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Terra Residences

16101 N 99th PlMaple Grove, MN 55369
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The Preserve at Commerce
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$1,564 - $4,739
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$1,560 - $4,735
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$1,564 - $4,739
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The Preserve at Commerce

13600 Commerce BlvdRogers, MN 55374
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Walker on the River
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walker on the River

1906 S Ferry StAnoka, MN 55303
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Heritage Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Place

21255 John Milless DrRogers, MN 55374
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Riverway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverway

101 Dayton RdChamplin, MN 55316
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Flats on Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Ferry

1845 S Ferry StAnoka, MN 55303
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Mill Pond Gables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Pond Gables

201 E Hayden Lake RdChamplin, MN 55316
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property at 401 W Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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401 W Main St

AnokaMN55303
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Bungalows of Champlin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bungalows of Champlin

12400 N Gettysburg AveChamplin, MN 55316
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Sunwood Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Village

7750 NW Sunwood DrRamsey, MN 55303

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Maple Ridge Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Townhomes

17549 96th Ave NMaple Grove, MN 55311
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Dayton, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Rivers Bend Apartments in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood priced from $960. Rainbow Plaza Apartments in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$960
Rainbow Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1,100
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekFir - Champlin Drive1BR,1BA$1,360
Vincent Woods ApartmentsWrenStudio,1BA$1,373
The Residence at the CORChallengerStudio,1BA$1,385
FredrikRowley (A3)Studio,1BA$1,415
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,429
Avana Maple GroveMaple1BR,1BA$1,475
Skyline On SunwoodA4Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN and Nearby

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.52 price per square foot Townhomes at Preserve Model at Townhomes at Preserve in the in the Brockton Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,915. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Freya Model at Norheim Townhomes starting at $2,645 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at PreserveTownhomes at Preserve3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Norheim TownhomesFreya2BR,1.5BA$1.77
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.53
Elm Creek CommonsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.64
Savannah Oaks of Ramsey Senior Community 55+C2BR,2BA$1.55
Parkview EastD.22BR,2BA$1.84
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodland Park ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom (F)2BR,1BA$1.70
Avana Maple GroveMaple1BR,1BA$1.82
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dayton is at Rainbow Plaza Apartments listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,360 at Champlin Drive & Elmcreek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is starting from $960 at Rivers Bend Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Champlin Drive & Elmcreek and starts from $1,899.

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