Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis.

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Fieldhouse
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldhouse

805 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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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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Varsity Apartments
Studio Apartments

Varsity Apartments

727 15th Ave 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Como Avenue Apartments

1122 Como Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1301 University
Studio Apartments

1301 University

1301 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Como Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Como Court

1005 15th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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315 11th Ave SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 11th Ave SE

315 11th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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11th on Campus
1 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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823 15th Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

823 15th Ave SE

823 15th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414

Dinkytown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!

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 The Quad on Delaware priced from $620. Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Dinkytown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$620
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic3BR,2BA$919
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall3 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Classic3BR,2BA$929
The Denn of DinkytownA2-G1BR,1BA$1,075
1100 Como Ave SE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The Station at Malcolm YardsHuron S0.2 (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,185
1040 Como Ave SEStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Valencia1BR,1BA$1,245
Bierman PlaceThe Single - By-the-apartment1BR,1BA$1,295
HQ ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the 1120 SE 7th St Model at 1120 SE 7th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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.
Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.82
1120 SE 7th St, Unit 21120 SE 7th St2BR,1BA$1.42
The Breton ApartmentsSibley3BR,1BA$1.44
1313 Como Ave SE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.13
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Chateau Student Housing Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$2.02
1100 Como Ave SE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
1004 7th St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
Bierman PlaceThe Single - By-the-apartment1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #126

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,313.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dinkytown?

The cheapest apartment in Dinkytown is The Denn of Dinkytown which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Dinkytown costs $7,800.

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 88 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 $1,193 which is $6,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.

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