Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (11 Rentals)
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Chamberlain I & II Apartments

Rockwood Apartments

310-316 Superior Ave

Riverstone Apartments

320 Grafton Ave

Monument

The View at Dayton Towers
Old Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Dayton Studio Apartments | $986 | $525 | $1,485 |
Old Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $722 | $2,099 |
Old Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $975 | $2,888 |
Old Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,075 | $3,512 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Old Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $388. Grafton Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Old Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $388 |
Grafton Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dayton, OH
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old 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 Old 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 Old Dayton 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 |
Stratford House | 401 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.45 |
Park Layne Apartments | 1BD (9th-10th Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
St. Clair Lofts | Merchant | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
Grafton Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Dayton, Dayton, OH
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 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 Old Dayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Dayton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Dayton is at Grafton Hill Apartments listed at $525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment is $388 at Audubon Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Dayton is starting from $975 at Rockwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Old Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockwood Apartments and starts from $1,195.
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