Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (23 Rentals)
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Chamberlain I & II Apartments

Rockwood Apartments

310-316 Superior Ave

Riverstone Apartments

320 Grafton Ave

22 Emmet St

Monument

614 Grafton Ave

921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921

The Huffman at The Fire Blocks District

Home Telephone Building Lofts

Executive House

Delco Lofts

220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood
Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $525 | $1,537 |
Downtown Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $715 | $1,970 |
Downtown Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $950 | $3,375 |
Downtown Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $900 | $3,512 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Grafton Hill Apartments priced from $525. Audubon Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $639. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grafton Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $643 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH
As of March 29, 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 921 Harvard Blvd Model at 921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921 starting at $950 with a $0.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grafton House | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921 | 921 Harvard Blvd | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.63 |
Stratford House | 401 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood | 220 Rockwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
86 Vine St, Unit 86 | 86 Vine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Park Layne Apartments | 1BD (9th-10th Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Executive House | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 Grafton Hill Apartments listed at $525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment is $639 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 $950 at Executive House.
What is the most affordable Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,098.
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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