Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (51 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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Rainbow Plaza Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,100 - $1,325
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$1,020 - $1,245
Required Monthly Fees
$80

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$1,100 - $1,325
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Rainbow Plaza Apartments

820 W Main StAnoka, MN 55303
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Avana Maple Grove
Rent Specials
$1,368 - $3,997
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$1,342 - $3,971
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Avana Maple Grove

9325 Garland LaneMaple Grove, MN 55311
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The Preserve at Commerce
$1,429 - $4,489
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$1,425 - $4,485
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$4

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$1,429 - $4,489
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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 Aug 29

Terrace Hill Apartments

14320 Dysprosium St NWRamsey, MN 55303
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The Edison at Maple Grove
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$1,555 - $2,870
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$1,547 - $2,862
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30

The Edison at Maple Grove

9820 Garland Ln NMaple Grove, MN 55311
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Caliper
$1,723 - $2,268
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$1,655 - $2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$68

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$1,723 - $2,268
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Caliper

14800 99th Ave NMaple Grove, MN 55369
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Terra Residences
$1,743 - $2,803
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$1,689 - $2,749
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Terra Residences

16101 N 99th PlMaple Grove, MN 55369
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property at 12916 Pilgrim Ln N

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

12916 Pilgrim Ln N

ChamplinMN55316

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property at 17724 96th Ave N

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

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17724 96th Ave N

OsseoMN55311
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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
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 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
property at 17130 Nixon St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17130 Nixon St

Elk RiverMN55330
property at 12108 Yukon Ave N

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

12108 Yukon Ave N

ChamplinMN55316
property at 8559 Maplebrook Pkwy N

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

8559 Maplebrook Pkwy N

MinneapolisMN55445
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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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. Mississippi Landings in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,010
Mississippi LandingsOne Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,250
Balsam ApartmentsI - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,371
The Residence at the CORChallengerStudio,1BA$1,408
FredrikMarlowe (A1)Studio,1BA$1,425
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom (d FM)2BR,1BA$1,469
Skyline On SunwoodA4Studio,1BA$1,500
Sapphire ApartmentsA.41BR,1BA$1,534
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1,714
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekMaple - Elmcreek2BR,2BA$1,728

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.56 price per square foot Townhomes at Preserve Model at Townhomes at Preserve in the in the Brockton Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Henrik Model at Norheim Townhomes starting at $3,355 with a $1.75 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$1.56
Norheim TownhomesHenrik3BR,2.5BA$1.75
Parkview EastH3BR,2BA$1.66
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.33
Territorial LoftsTwo bedroom/ Two bathroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Elm Creek CommonsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.56
Balsam ApartmentsI - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Cutters Grove Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Split Layout2BR,2BA$1.76
Mississippi LandingsOne Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1.56
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36

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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 The Residence at the COR listed at $1,408.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,250 at Mississippi Landings.

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 The Legends of Champlin 55+ Apartments and starts from $1,714.

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