
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (43 Rentals)
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1105 8th St SE

525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental

1012 8th St SE

1315 7th St SE

Marcy Park Student Housing Co-op

Marshall Student Housing Co-op

814-8TH

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University Court

Hedberg Apartments

1215 4th Street SE

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817 12th Ave

Como Avenue Apartments

1301 University
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The Chalet

Chateau Student Housing Cooperative

617 10th Avenue SE

1040 Como Ave SE

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The Cluster
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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 | $1,235 | $930 | $1,470 |
| Dinkytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $1,040 | $1,740 |
| Dinkytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $469 | $3,496 |
| Dinkytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $809 | $2,565 |
| Dinkytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $915 | $3,129 |
| Dinkytown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $3,000 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 43 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 |
| Bierman Place | The Park - By-the-bed | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $809 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| The Endurance | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Chateau Student Housing Cooperative | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Fourth Street Co-op Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1215 4th Street SE | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Breton Apartments | Marcy | 2BR,1BA | $1,635 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN
As of April 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 3X35A Model at The Marshall starting at $909 with a $0.70 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 Marshall | 3X35A | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.70 |
| 1215 4th Street SE | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double | 2BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| Radius | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| The Breton Apartments | Marcy | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Knoll Dinkytown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Fourth Street Co-op Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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 $810, while the average apartment in Dinkytown costs $4,062.
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 38 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 $1,755 which is $2,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.
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