
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dakota Hills Neighborhood of Hastings, MN from $800 (15 Rentals)
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Dakota Hills, Hastings, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dakota Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dakota Hills Studio Apartments | $1,287 | $1,225 | $1,325 |
Dakota Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,017 | $1,583 |
Dakota Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $910 | $2,110 |
Dakota Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $2,195 | $2,245 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dakota Hills Neighborhood of Hastings, MN.
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Cheapest Available Dakota Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dakota Hills area of Hastings, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at River Ridge Apartments priced from $910. Westview Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,017. Here are the most affordable Dakota Hills apartments for rent in Hastings, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
Westview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
551 18th St E | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Current33 II | Harbor (A1) | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
The Quill 55+ Apartments | A1 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,406 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota Hills, MN
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota Hills area is the $1.13 price per square foot 122 8th St E Model at 122 8th St E, Unit 122.5 in the in the Dakota Hills neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Dakota Hills apartment is the Rapids Model at Lake Isabel Flats starting at $1,858 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Outlying Cottage Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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122 8th St E, Unit 122.5 | 122 8th St E | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lake Isabel Flats | Rapids | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
551 18th St E | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
219 2nd St E, Unit 2 | 219 2nd St E | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Quill 55+ Apartments | A1 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Westview Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Current33 II | Harbor (A1) | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDakota Hills, Hastings, MN
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Hastings, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Dakota Hills Neighborhood in Hastings, MN
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dakota Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Dakota Hills is Westview Village Apartments which is listed at $1,017, while the average apartment in Dakota Hills costs $2,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dakota Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Dakota Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dakota Hills?
Cheap apartments in Dakota Hills have an average cost of $159 which is $2,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dakota Hills.
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