
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Hillcrest, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $700 | $650 | $750 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $749 | $575 | $849 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $650 | $1,600 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $975 | $995 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookview Place priced from $750. Daytona Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookview Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Daytona Village Apartments | The Smyrna | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, OH
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest apartment is the Townhouse Model at Townhouse Court Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Northridge Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest 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 |
Townhouse Court Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
802 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4 | 802 Uhrig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Daytona Village Apartments | The Shiloh | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Parkwood Place | Unit 16 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Executive House | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Siena Village Senior Living | The Aspen | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Brookview Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Dayton, OH
Ranked #49
Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Brookview Place which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 3 regular apartments in Hillcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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