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Cheapest Available Dakota County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota County, MN is a Studio unit found at The Concord in the Lilly Lake neighborhood priced from $900. River Ridge Apartments in the Dakota Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ConcordStudioStudio,1BA$900
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$910
The Haven at EagandaleThe Retreat1BR,1BA$995
Holiday Acres ApartmentsStudio 399Studio,1BA$1,000
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 235 Dakota St Model at 235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Dakota County apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Grande Market Place starting at $1,837 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Heart of the City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1235 Dakota St3BR,1BA$1.19
Grande Market Place2 Bedroom - Market2BR,2BA$1.25
12916 Harmony Cir, Unit Spacious Basement 2 Bed12916 Harmony Cir2BR,1BA$1.18
Eagle Pointe (2550 Voyageur)3B2B3BR,2BA$1.35
The Mendota-20502B/2B2BR,2BA$1.37
122 8th St E, Unit 122.5122 8th St E2BR,1BA$1.25
Stoneridge Apts-20602B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Kaposia Valley2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Glen at BurnsvilleA1 Rockford1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dakota County?

There are currently 618 Apartments for Rent in Dakota County, MN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $11,946. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dakota County ranging from $850 to $4,513.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dakota County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dakota County ranges from $850 to $4,513 with an average monthly rent of $2,434.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dakota County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dakota County range from $1,450 to $11,946, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,601 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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