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Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $450 to $6,851 with an overall median price of $1,579. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Germantown Meadows at $750, Madden Hills at $750, and Dayton International Airport at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Germantown Meadows$750$75021
Madden Hills$750$75021
Dayton International Airport$882$6508
Arlington Heights$900$75068
Highview Hills$900$75068
Stoney Ridge$900$75044
Santa Clara$925$59556
Hillcrest$945$650645
North Riverdale$945$595707
Twin Towers$950$62532

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at 1226 Huffman Ave in the Oregon neighborhood priced from $450. Grafton Hill Apartments in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1226 Huffman AveStudioStudio,1BA$450
Grafton Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$525
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes4 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Private Bath4BR,3BA$590
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$653
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$675
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Camellia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$694
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Dayton apartment is the 921 Harvard Blvd Model at 921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921 starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
921 Harvard Blvd, Unit 921921 Harvard Blvd3BR,1.5BA$0.66
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath Apt4BR,2BA$0.36
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.88
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Fox RunThe Den2BR,1BA$0.96
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 2041 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $6,851. There are also 208 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $531 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $531 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,812.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $800 to $6,851, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $531 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $590.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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