
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (11 Rentals)
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Northern Hills, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northern Hills Studio Apartments | $925 | $775 | $1,075 |
Northern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $600 | $1,325 |
Northern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $750 | $1,445 |
Northern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,050 | $1,549 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northern Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Northern Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Hills area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes priced from $775. Trotwood Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Northern Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Trotwood Commons | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Salem Woods | The Bell | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Rivers Edge Apartments and Townhomes | Cuyahoga | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Meadows of Catalpa | Christy | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Hills, OH
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Hills area is the $1.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Trotwood Commons in the in the Northern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Northern Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha starting at $1,095 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Philadelphia Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trotwood Commons | Three Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
616 Burman Ave | 616 Burman Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Townhouse Court Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Arbors North | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Siena Village Senior Living | The Aspen | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Belle Meadows | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Salem Woods | The Bell | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Meadows of Catalpa | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthern Hills, Dayton, OH
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Northern Hills Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northern Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern Hills is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Hills is Trotwood Commons which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Northern Hills costs $1,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Hills?
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 345 regular apartments in Northern Hills 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 Northern Hills?
Cheap apartments in Northern Hills have an average cost of $136 which is $1,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Hills.
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