Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (21 Rentals)

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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $388. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$388
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$675
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$709
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$745
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Dayton apartment is the Penthouse 2-Bed Model at The Flats on Jefferson starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
The Flats on JeffersonPenthouse 2-Bed2BR,2BA$1.30
Stratford House4012BR,2BA$1.27
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.30
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Park Layne Apartments1BD (9th-10th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.28
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Premium1BR,1BA$1.22
310-316 Superior AveAvailability1BR,1BA$1.23
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Dayton. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Downtown Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Dayton is at Rockwood Apartments listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment is $388 at Audubon Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dayton is starting from $913 at Art Lofts at the Arcade.

What is the most affordable Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockwood Apartments and starts from $1,195.

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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