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Dayton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lake Forest in the Eagle Springs neighborhood priced from $943. Whisper Oaks Apartments in the Newport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake ForestBridgeport1BR,1BA$943
Whisper Oaks Apartments2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, upstairs2BR,1BA$949
Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Bayview ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$960
Lakeshore VillasA1 The Bayside1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.80 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mission at Baytown starting at $1,174 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Eastpoint 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.
Newport VillageC13BR,2BA$0.80
Mission at BaytownTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Madison Court ApartmentsBarrow2BR,2BA$1.32
Brookhollow ApartmentsB32BR,1.5BA$1.17
Crosby Square ApartmentsBLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.10
Dayton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.31
Timberlakes At AtascocitaA11BR,1BA$1.44
Whisper Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, downstairs2BR,1BA$1.36
Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Bayview ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$1.48

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Getting Around Dayton, TX

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $943 at Lake Forest.

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 $949 at Whisper Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Village and starts from $1,075.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.