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Dayton, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $450 to $6,851 with an overall median price of $1,580. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Germantown Meadows at $750, Madden Hills at $750, and Dayton International Airport at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Germantown Meadows$750$75021
Madden Hills$750$75021
Dayton International Airport$882$6508
Arlington Heights$900$75068
Highview Hills$900$75068
Stoney Ridge$900$75044
Santa Clara$925$59556
Hillcrest$945$648664
North Riverdale$945$595726
Twin Towers$950$62532

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at 1226 Huffman Ave in the Oregon neighborhood priced from $450. Grafton Hill Apartments in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1226 Huffman AveStudioStudio,1BA$450
Grafton Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath TH3BR,1BA$575
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$648
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$675
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Camellia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$694
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 921 Harvard Blvd Model at 921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921 starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton 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.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921921 Harvard Blvd3BR,1.5BA$0.66
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath Apt4BR,2BA$0.36
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.88
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Fox RunThe Den2BR,1BA$0.96
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.99

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Dayton Overview

Consistently ranked among some of the most affordable cities in the country as well as maintaining a highly rated educational system and an active itinerary of events and attractions to attend, Dayton is a gem of southwestern Ohio. It sits between 3 major metropolitan areas, but has continued to hold its own identity and preserve its historic image. The mix of a vibrant city life with midwestern values and an advanced health care system, there has never been a better time to find an apartment in Dayton!

Why live in Dayton, OH?

Choosing to move to a Dayton apartment will put you near opportunities in a wide variety of industries, but also features a rich American history that continues to influences businesses, architecture, and leisure alike. Higher education and an expanding network of health care providers and hospitals are of high importance to the community, which serve to improve the overall well-being of its residents.

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Getting Around Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dayton is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Audubon Crossing which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $1,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6,128 regular apartments in Dayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dayton?

Cheap apartments in Dayton have an average cost of $997 which is $583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dayton.

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