
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis.


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315 11th Ave SE

615 15th Ave SE

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The Denn of Dinkytown

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Fourth Street Co-op Apartments

The Endurance

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505 8th Ave SE, Unit #1

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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

University Court

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1215 4th Street SE
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817 12th Ave

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Como Avenue Apartments

Como Court

1301 University

11th on Campus

801 8th St SE

1100 Como Ave SE
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Chateau Student Housing Co-op

617 10th Avenue SE

1040 Como Ave SE

1004 7th St SE

823 15th Ave SE

860 10th Ave SE

1327 7th St SE

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1313 Como Ave SE
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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 | $1,223 | $930 | $1,470 |
| Dinkytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $850 | $1,740 |
| Dinkytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $469 | $2,399 |
| Dinkytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $809 | $2,565 |
| Dinkytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $915 | $3,129 |
| Dinkytown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,995 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 38 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 $495. 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 | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $495 |
| 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 |
| 1004 7th St SE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Chateau Student Housing Co-op | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Como Court | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,503 |
| Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative | 3 BR B | 3BR,3BA | $2,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3X35A Model at The Marshall in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $909. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the 3 BR B Model at Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative starting at $2,362 with a $1.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marshall | 3X35A | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.70 |
| Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative | 3 BR B | 3BR,3BA | $1.92 |
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double | 2BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| The Bridges Dinkytown | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Bierman Place | The Quad - By-the-bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| Radius | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| The Knoll Dinkytown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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 $790, 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 32 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 $1,786 which is $2,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.
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