Cheap Homes for Rent in Dayton, KY from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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 $870. 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$870
South Jefferson1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$983

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of May 02, 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
535 Maple Ave, Unit 2d Floor535 Maple Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 1097 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY with pricing that ranges from $765 to $8,640. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $900 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $900 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,338.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $860 to $5,004, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,445 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $765.

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