Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (50 Rentals)

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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Towers Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers Place

250 Allen StDayton, OH 45410
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Huffman Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huffman Place

100 Huffman AveDayton, OH 45403
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Hillside Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

2240-2270 S Patterson BlvdDayton, OH 45409
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The Lakewoods Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakewoods Apartments

980 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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Midtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown 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 Midtown 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$707
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$745
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
310-316 Superior AveAvailability1BR,1BA$800
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 Midtown Dayton apartment is the 220 Rockwood Ave Model at 220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood starting at $1,000 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Lakeshore Place1 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.11
1711 E 3rd St, Unit All Utilities included1711 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Premium1BR,1BA$1.22
310-316 Superior AveAvailability1BR,1BA$1.23
1717 E 3rd St, Unit Lower1717 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Dayton, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 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 Midtown Dayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Dayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Dayton is under $800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Dayton is Audubon Crossing which is listed at $388, while the average apartment in Midtown Dayton costs $2,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown Dayton?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Dayton have an average cost of $2,298 which is $242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Dayton.

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