Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY from $300 (116 Rentals)
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3131 Gilbert Ave

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3325 Drexel Pl
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818 Monmouth St

Flats on the Row

518 E 13th St

One Lytle Place

Gettysburg Square

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The Vibe Apartments

2819 Erie Ave, Unit 2

412 E 13th St

4805 Eastern Ave

2640 Stanton Ave

3329 Mowbray Ln, Unit 5

130 Valencia St

816 Windham Ave

2367 Memorial Pkwy

3614 Edwards Rd, Unit Apt 2

3655 Besuden Ct

402 E 9th St
Dayton, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $820 | $3,166 |
Cheap Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $795 | $8,979 |
Cheap Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,990 | $1,362 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,015 | $2,100 | $6,460 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Beecher 860 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Barkley Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
South Jefferson | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Grandin Properties -Hyde Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Debby Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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850 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 | 850 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
844 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2 | 844 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
2326 Ashland Ave, Unit 3 | 2326 Ashland Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
824 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2 | 824 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Windsor Flats Rehab | M | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Debby Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
2385 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 2385 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
University Station | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Grandin Properties -Hyde Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Getting Around Dayton, KY
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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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