Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Balsam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Balsam Apartments

13680 Balsam Ln NDayton, MN 55327
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Rainbow Plaza Apartments
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$995 - $1,495
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$995 - $1,495

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Rainbow Plaza Apartments

820 W Main StAnoka, MN 55303
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property at 10896 Territorial Trl

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10896 Territorial Trl

Maple GroveMN55369

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property at 2153 Green Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2153 Green Ave

AnokaMN55303

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Terrace Hill Apartments
$1,418 - $2,105
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$1,399 - $2,086
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$19

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$1,418 - $2,105
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Terrace Hill Apartments

14320 Dysprosium St NWRamsey, MN 55303
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The Preserve at Commerce
$1,454 - $4,309
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$1,450 - $4,305
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$1,454 - $4,309
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The Preserve at Commerce

13600 Commerce BlvdRogers, MN 55374
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Terra Residences
$1,512 - $3,293
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$1,448 - $3,229
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Terra Residences

16101 N 99th PlMaple Grove, MN 55369
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Risor of Maple Grove 55+
$1,574 - $2,288
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$1,569 - $2,283
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$1,574 - $2,288
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Risor of Maple Grove 55+

9775 Grove Cir NMaple Grove, MN 55369
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property at 105 Dean Ave E

$1,599

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$1,599

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

105 Dean Ave E

ChamplinMN55316
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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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Flats on Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Ferry

1845 S Ferry StAnoka, MN 55303
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Woodland Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park Apartments

2610-2618 Cutters Grove AveAnoka, 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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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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Riverway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverway

101 Dayton RdChamplin, MN 55316
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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

 

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$1,299
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,349
Fernbrook View ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$1,365
Crossroads at Elm CreekRobinStudio,1BA$1,399
FredrikRowley (A3)Studio,1BA$1,415
Terrace Hill ApartmentsC - 1B1B HC1BR,1BA$1,418
Skyline On SunwoodA4Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.75 price per square foot Henrik Model at Norheim Townhomes in the in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $3,355. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Sorrento Model at Olive Lane starting at $3,399 with a $1.85 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.
Norheim TownhomesHenrik3BR,2.5BA$1.75
Olive LaneSorrento3BR,2.5BA$1.85
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.53
Elm Creek CommonsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.64
Sapphire ApartmentsK2BR,2BA$1.79
Avana Maple GroveOak2BR,2BA$1.76
Ninety9 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (D)2BR,1BA$1.84
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
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 $1,299 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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