Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH from $300 with Utilities Included (115 Rentals)

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Apartments in Dayton where your utility payments are included in your rent.

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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
Senior Living
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Woodsview Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodsview Place

5784 Fisher DrDayton, OH 45424
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May-Lin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

May-Lin Manor

1711-1715 McArthur AveDayton, OH 45417
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Hoover Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoover Place

5407 Hoover AveDayton, OH 45417
Senior Living
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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
Senior Living
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Valerie Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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Stratford Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

4715 Dugger DrDayton, OH 45417
Senior Living
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Stillwater Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillwater Landing

4341 Foxton CtDayton, OH 45414
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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

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Dayton, OH Area Reviews

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Kim • 1+ years in Dayton

February 26, 2025

Affordable, convenient public transportation is available, and there are plenty of places to rent or buy.

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 $709.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Audubon Crossing which is listed at $388, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $1,610.

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 206 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 $1,010 which is $600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dayton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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.