
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX from $300 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,481 | $1,301 | $1,721 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $392 | $4,023 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $491 | $5,718 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,179 | $7,695 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Whisper Oaks Apartments in the Newport neighborhood priced from $889. Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes in the Huffman Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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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Whisper Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Lakeshore Villas | A1 The Bayside | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Lake Forest | Bridgeport | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.98 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,321. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the D-8 Model at The Standard at Eastpoint starting at $1,550 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bay River Colony 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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Newport Village | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
The Standard at Eastpoint | D-8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Mission at Baytown | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Madison Court Apartments | Barrow | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Crosby Square Apartments | BLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH UPSTAIRS | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Copperwood at Kay | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Thomas Manor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom, down | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Dayton Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Timberlakes At Atascocita | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Getting Around Dayton, TX
Walk Score®
19 / 100
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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 $889 at Whisper Oaks Apartments.
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 $999 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 Dayton Park Apartments and starts from $1,179.
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