
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dinkytown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinkytown Studio Apartments | $1,245 | $930 | $1,420 |
| Dinkytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,040 | $1,690 |
| Dinkytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $469 | $2,354 |
| Dinkytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $495 | $2,858 |
| Dinkytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $535 | $3,049 |
| Dinkytown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,405 | $3,375 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Dinkytown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown priced from $489. Radius has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable Dinkytown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Radius | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $495 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Bierman Place | The Park - By-the-bed | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $2.22 price per square foot 4BR Model at Chateau Student Housing Cooperative in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1215 4th Street SE starting at $1,600 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dinkytown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Student Housing Cooperative | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 1215 4th Street SE | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Breton Apartments | Marcy | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Knoll Dinkytown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Como Court | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Marshall | 2X1A Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Bridges Dinkytown | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Fourth Street Co-op Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Radius | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 814-8TH | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dinkytown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dinkytown?
The cheapest apartment in Dinkytown is 814-8TH which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Dinkytown costs $4,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dinkytown?
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 59 regular apartments in Dinkytown 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 Dinkytown?
Cheap apartments in Dinkytown have an average cost of $1,635 which is $3,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.
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