Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (25 Rentals)

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$650 - $725

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1316 7th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
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Como Court
$1,153 - $1,203
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$1,149 - $1,199
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Como Court

1005 15th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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814-8TH
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

814-8TH

810-814 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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315 11th Ave SE
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

315 11th Ave SE

315 11th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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University Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Court

725-729 8th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Hedberg Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedberg Apartments

514 14th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1215 4th Street SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 4th Street SE

1215 4th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Trademark Apartments
Studio Apartments

Trademark Apartments

1119 4th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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817 12th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

817 12th Ave

817 12th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Dinkytown Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dinkytown Apartments

519 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Como Avenue Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Como Avenue Apartments

1122 Como Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1301 University
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1301 University

1301 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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11th on Campus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11th on Campus

526 11th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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801 8th St SE
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

801 8th St SE

801 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1100 Como Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Como Ave SE

1100 Como Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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The Chalet
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet

808 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1040 Como Ave SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1040 Como Ave SE

1040 Como Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dinkytown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at Radius priced from $479. Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here are the most affordable Dinkytown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RadiusD54BR,3BA$479
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$489
814-8TH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$760
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic3BR,2BA$799
Bierman PlaceThe Park - By-the-bed2BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms 2 Bath (115) Model at MPA / Marcy Park Apartments in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,503. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the 4BR/3.0BA Model at 617 10th Avenue SE starting at $2,600 with a $1.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MPA / Marcy Park Apartments4 Bedrooms 2 Bath (115)4BR,2BA$1.83
617 10th Avenue SE4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$1.97
RadiusD24BR,2BA$0.63
Fourth Street Co-op Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.13
The Breton ApartmentsMarcy2BR,1BA$1.64
The Denn of DinkytownC1-C1-G3BR,1BA$2.20
1004 7th St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
The Bridges DinkytownA51BR,1BA$2.16
814-8TH0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.17
The Knoll DinkytownA11BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #144

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Getting Around the Dinkytown Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dinkytown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dinkytown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dinkytown is under $1,250.

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 $4,672.

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 82 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 $1,195 which is $3,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.

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