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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Pine Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Forest Apartments

3005 Henderson Ave NWCleveland, TN 37312
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Gallery Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Townhomes

400 Gallery LnHixson, TN 37343
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Dayton, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TN is a Studio unit found at Park Hills Apartments in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood priced from $850. Valley View Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $942. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Hills ApartmentsApt 1705Studio,1BA$850
Valley View Gardens2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$942
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1,000
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,089
Compass Heights1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
The Charlie2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,150
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Northtowne Village Apartment HomesB - The Java2BR,1BA$1,234
Alden1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Country Oaks2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN and Nearby

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.16 price per square foot Cumberland Rehab Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments in the in the Valleybrook neighborhood starting from $1,742. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Loden II - 2x2 Model at Oakwood Estates Apartment Homes by Callio Properties starting at $1,635 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Mile Straight 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.
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsCumberland Rehab2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Oakwood Estates Apartment Homes by Callio PropertiesLoden II - 2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Brookes EdgeThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.25
Park Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Northtowne Village Apartment HomesB - The Java2BR,1BA$1.20
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
Country Oaks2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1.10
Valley View Gardens2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.14

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Getting Around Dayton, TN

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

23 / 100

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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 Park Hills Apartments listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,099 at Compass Heights.

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 $942 at Valley View Gardens.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley View Gardens and starts from $1,015.

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