
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dinkytown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (24 Rentals)
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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 |
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Dinkytown Studio Apartments | $1,238 | $1,065 | $1,399 |
Dinkytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $850 | $1,675 |
Dinkytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $519 | $2,289 |
Dinkytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $495 | $2,973 |
Dinkytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $499 | $3,500 |
Dinkytown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $2,800 | $4,050 |
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There are currently 24 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 Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts priced from $919. Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Dinkytown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $919 |
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall | 3 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Classic | 3BR,2BA | $929 |
The Denn of Dinkytown | A2-G | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
1100 Como Ave SE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dinkytown, MN
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dinkytown area is the $1.44 price per square foot Sibley Model at The Breton Apartments in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Dinkytown apartment is the 3X3A Renovated Model at The Marshall starting at $889 with a $0.81 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. |
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The Breton Apartments | Sibley | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Marshall | 3X3A Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
Fourth Street Co-op Apartments | 2BR B | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
1313 Como Ave SE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Chateau Student Housing Cooperative | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
1100 Como Ave SE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Chalet | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1004 7th St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Bierman Place | The Single - By-the-apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDinkytown, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #186
Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,645.
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 $4,494.
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 81 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 $1,437 which is $3,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dinkytown.
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