Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Balsam I
3 Bedroom Apartments

Balsam I

13680 Balsam Ln NDayton, MN 55327
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1845 Ferry St

AnokaMN55303

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Heritage Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Place

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

Engels Apartments

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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Bungalows of Champlin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bungalows of Champlin

12400 N Gettysburg AveChamplin, MN 55316
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Maple Ridge Townhomes
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 1 Bed 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 ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$960
Rainbow Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Elm Creek CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Territorial LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,335
Terrace Hill ApartmentsA- 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$1,380
Park View EastA1BR,1BA$1,395
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom (s FM)2BR,1BA$1,425
The Residence at the CORChallengerStudio,1BA$1,425
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekElm - Elmcreek1BR,1BA$1,438
Riverway2 Bedroom/1 bath (2)2BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhomes at Preserve Model at Townhomes at Preserve in the in the Brockton Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,750. 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$1.43
Norheim TownhomesHenrik3BR,2.5BA$1.75
The Legends of ChamplinThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.47
Anoka Flats3BR/2BA3BR,1.5BA$1.43
Cutters Grove Apartment HomesRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Ninety9 Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom (s FM)2BR,1BA$1.76
SkyHill Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Rainbow Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around Dayton, MN

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,100 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 $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 Anoka Flats and starts from $1,500.

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