Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (54 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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$1,020 - $1,445
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$1,020 - $1,445

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$1,020 - $1,445
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Rainbow Plaza Apartments

820 W Main StAnoka, MN 55303
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Parkview East
$1,374 - $2,247
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$1,366 - $2,239
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Parkview East

14450 Rhinestone StRamsey, MN 55303
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property at 802 Garfield St W

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Garfield St W

AnokaMN55303
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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 Sep 14

Terrace Hill Apartments

14320 Dysprosium St NWRamsey, MN 55303
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Avana Maple Grove
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$1,494 - $4,774
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$1,488 - $4,768
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

Avana Maple Grove

9325 Garland LaneMaple Grove, MN 55311
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Terra Residences
$1,743 - $2,677
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$1,689 - $2,623
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Terra Residences

16101 N 99th PlMaple Grove, MN 55369
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The Edison at Maple Grove
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$1,783 - $2,867
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$1,775 - $2,859
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$8

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$1,783 - $2,867
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edison at Maple Grove

9820 Garland Ln NMaple Grove, MN 55311
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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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438 Independence Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

438 Independence Ave

438 Independence AveChamplin, MN 55316
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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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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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Ninety9 Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ninety9 Lofts

411 Dayton RdChamplin, MN 55316
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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 14169 68th Pl N

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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14169 68th Pl N

Maple GroveMN55311
property at 13849 Hyacinth Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13849 Hyacinth Dr

RogersMN55374
property at 9326 Inland Ln N

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

9326 Inland Ln N

Maple GroveMN55311

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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 $1,200. 438 Independence Ave in the Outer Coon Rapids Fridley Blaine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Bend ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
438 Independence Ave2 Bed Independence2BR,1BA$1,299
Sapphire ApartmentsA.41BR,1BA$1,358
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekWillow - Champlin Drive2BR,1BA$1,395
Rainbow Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,395
The Residence at the CORChallengerStudio,1BA$1,408
Bungalows of Champlin1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,469
CaliperAspen (E1)Studio,1BA$1,500
Skyline On SunwoodA4Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of August 17, 2026 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 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
Olive LaneCypress3BR,2.5BA$1.91
The Legends of Champlin 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.47
Territorial LoftsTwo bedroom/ Two bathroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Cutters Grove Apartment HomesRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Woodland Park Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.90
Rivers Bend ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Rainbow Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
438 Independence Ave2 Bed Independence2BR,1BA$1.47

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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 $1,358 at Sapphire 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 $1,200 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 Woodland Park Apartments and starts from $1,899.

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