Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (49 Rentals)

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Balsam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Balsam Apartments

13680 Balsam Ln NDayton, MN 55327
property at 10896 Territorial Trl

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10896 Territorial Trl

Maple GroveMN55369

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The Preserve at Commerce
$1,424 - $4,399
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$1,420 - $4,395
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$4
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$1,424 - $4,399
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Preserve at Commerce

13600 Commerce BlvdRogers, MN 55374
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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 Jun 8

Terrace Hill Apartments

14320 Dysprosium St NWRamsey, MN 55303
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Caliper
$1,458 - $2,268
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$1,390 - $2,200
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$68
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$1,458 - $2,268
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Caliper

14800 99th Ave NMaple Grove, MN 55369
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Avana Maple Grove
$1,569 - $3,172
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$1,543 - $3,146
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Avana Maple Grove

9325 Garland LaneMaple Grove, MN 55311
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Ninety9 Lofts
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$1,652 - $1,922
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$1,629 - $1,899
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$23
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$1,652 - $1,922
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Ninety9 Lofts

411 Dayton RdChamplin, MN 55316
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Terra Residences
$1,743 - $2,713
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$1,689 - $2,659
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Terra Residences

16101 N 99th PlMaple Grove, MN 55369
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property at 9719 Xenium Lane N

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

9719 Xenium Lane N

Maple GroveMN55369
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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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Garland Commons - 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garland Commons - 55+

9651 Garland LnMaple Grove, MN 55311
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property at 13230 Meadowood Trail

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13230 Meadowood Trail

MinneapolisMN55448
property at 12346 Zealand Cir N

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

12346 Zealand Cir N

ChamplinMN55316
property at 8425 Brunswick Ave N

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8425 Brunswick Ave N

MinneapolisMN55443

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property at 721 Circle Dr

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

721 Circle Dr

ChamplinMN55316
property at 9461 Ranchview Ln N

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 10

9461 Ranchview Ln N

Maple GroveMN55369
property at 7224 147th Terrace NW

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7224 147th Terrace NW

RamseyMN55303
property at 3901 9th Ln

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3901 9th Ln

AnokaMN55303
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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 $1,010. Anoka Flats in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Bend ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,010
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1,100
Rainbow Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Elm Creek CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,250
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekFir - Champlin Drive1BR,1BA$1,321
Balsam ApartmentsI - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,371
FredrikMarlowe (A1)Studio,1BA$1,440
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,440
Skyline On SunwoodA4Studio,1BA$1,500
Territorial LoftsOne bedroom/ One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.83 price per square foot Freya Model at Norheim Townhomes in the in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $2,735. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the G Model at Sapphire Apartments starting at $2,040 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Ramsey Town Center 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 TownhomesFreya2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Sapphire ApartmentsG2BR,2BA$1.69
Balsam ApartmentsI - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Cutters Grove Apartment HomesRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Avana Maple GroveBirch2BR,2BA$1.84
Woodland Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Rivers Bend ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Ninety9 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (D)2BR,1BA$1.74
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1.24
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.76

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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 Elm Creek Commons listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,195 at Rainbow Plaza Apartments.

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 $1,010 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 $1,692.

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