Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (67 Rentals)

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East Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at 1226 Huffman Ave priced from $450. Camellia Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable East Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1226 Huffman AveStudioStudio,1BA$450
Camellia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$694
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Woodman ParkFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$749
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Kelly Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Wilmington ApartmentsWilmington Avenue1BR,1BA$812
Lakeshore Place1 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$835
Patterson House Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $1.19 price per square foot Woods D - Non-Active Duty Model at The Properties at Wright Field in the in the Hearthstone neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Dayton apartment is the 401 Model at Stratford House starting at $1,799 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Properties at Wright FieldWoods D - Non-Active Duty4BR,2BA$1.19
Stratford House4012BR,2BA$1.27
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
825 Carlisle Ave825 Carlisle Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Lakeshore Place1 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.11
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Patterson House Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodman ParkFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1.22

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East Dayton, Dayton, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio, including Dayton. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Dayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dayton is under $835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in East Dayton is Wright Landing Apartment which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Dayton costs $2,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 8 regular apartments in East 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 East Dayton?

Cheap apartments in East Dayton have an average cost of $1,681 which is $859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dayton.

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