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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Beecher 860 in the Avondale neighborhood priced from $765. Barkley Ridge Apartments in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beecher 8601 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$765
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$880
South Jefferson1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$983
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.00 price per square foot 850 Lincoln Ave Model at 850 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 844 Lincoln Ave Model at 844 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Avondale 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.
850 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1850 Lincoln Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
844 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2844 Lincoln Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.17
2326 Ashland Ave, Unit 32326 Ashland Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.12
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
824 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2824 Lincoln Ave2BR,2BA$1.21
Windsor Flats RehabM1BR,1BA$1.29
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
2385 Park Ave, Unit 22385 Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
University Station2D2BR,2BA$1.24
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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47 / 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 Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC listed at $999.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $765 at Beecher 860.

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 $1,167 at The Madison.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thatcher Flats and starts from $1,362.

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