Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Dayton.

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Balsam I
3 Bedroom Apartments

Balsam I

13680 Balsam Ln NDayton, MN 55327
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1845 Ferry St

AnokaMN55303

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Heritage Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Place

21255 John Milless DrRogers, MN 55374
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Engels Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engels Apartments

1845 S Ferry StAnoka, MN 55303
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Mill Pond Gables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Pond Gables

201 E Hayden Lake RdChamplin, MN 55316
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Bungalows of Champlin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bungalows of Champlin

12400 N Gettysburg AveChamplin, MN 55316
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The Legends of Champlin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Legends of Champlin

11635 Theatre Dr NChamplin, MN 55316
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Dayton, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Rivers Bend Apartments in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood priced from $960. Rainbow Plaza Apartments in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$960
Rainbow Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1,200
Elm Creek CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Champlin Drive & ElmcreekBirch - Elmcreek2BR,1BA$1,299
Terrace Hill ApartmentsA- 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$1,339
Terra ResidencesTwine1BR,1BA$1,352
Cutters Grove Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Crossroads at Elm CreekRobinStudio,1BA$1,388
Park View EastF1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MN

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom A (Wheelchair Accessible) Model at The Legends of Champlin in the in the Lakeside At Oxbow Commons neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Split Layout Model at Cutters Grove Apartment Homes starting at $1,825 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Ramsey Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Legends of ChamplinThree Bedroom A (Wheelchair Accessible)3BR,2BA$1.53
Cutters Grove Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Split Layout2BR,2BA$1.74
Ninety9 Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Territorial LoftsOne bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.70
Anoka Flats2 BR2BR,1BA$1.35
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom (m FM)2BR,1BA$1.65
Arbor GlenMaple1BR,1BA$1.77
Terrace Hill ApartmentsC-1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$1.76
Rivers Bend ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Rainbow Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around Dayton, MN

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dayton is at Elm Creek Commons listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,100 at Rainbow Plaza Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is starting from $960 at Rivers Bend Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Park Apartments and starts from $1,857.

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