
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis.


1316 7th St SE

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315 11th Ave SE

615 15th Ave SE

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Fourth Street Co-op Apartments

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The Denn of Dinkytown
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1012 8th St SE

1315 7th St SE

Marcy Park Student Housing Co-op

709 7th St SE

814-8TH

Marshall Student Housing Co-op
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Hedberg Apartments

1215 4th Street SE

Trademark Apartments

817 12th Ave

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Como Avenue Apartments

1301 University

11th on Campus

801 8th St SE

Chateau Student Housing Cooperative

1100 Como Ave SE
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1040 Como Ave SE

617 10th Avenue SE
Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dinkytown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinkytown Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $1,049 | $1,300 |
| Dinkytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $850 | $1,586 |
| Dinkytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $484 | $2,399 |
| Dinkytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $809 | $2,585 |
| Dinkytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $749 | $3,300 |
| Dinkytown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 26 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 3 Beds unit found at Radius priced from $599. 814-8TH has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Dinkytown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radius | C4 | 3BR,2BA | $599 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $809 |
| 1215 4th Street SE | Studio in Dinkytown - Heat & Parking Included! | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Denn of Dinkytown | The Sanctuary- June Move In | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Como Court | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Chateau Student Housing Cooperative | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Knoll Dinkytown | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| MPA / Marcy Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (212) | 2BR,1BA | $1,703 |
| 525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $2.15 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Model at 525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the B10 Model at The Bridges Dinkytown starting at $880 with a $0.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental | 5 Bedroom | 5BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Bridges Dinkytown | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Chateau Student Housing Cooperative | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| MPA / Marcy Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (212) | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double | 2BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Bierman Place | The Quad - By-the-bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Radius | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Como Court | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dinkytown Apartments
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 26 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 $1,682 which is $1,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.
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