Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $700 (20 Rentals)

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University Park, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverstone Apartments priced from $745. Medford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$745
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
The View at Dayton TowersThe JonesStudio,1BA$1,000
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,075
The 503The MaxwellStudio,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, OH

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.74 price per square foot The Frazier Model at Centerfield Flats in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $2,251. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Flight starting at $1,075 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the McPherson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centerfield FlatsThe Frazier2BR,2BA$1.74
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.30
The Flats at South ParkBradley II2BR,2BA$1.79
MonumentLowe2BR,1BA$1.73
Water Street ApartmentsOakley1BR,1BA$1.52
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Delco LoftsKettering1BR,1BA$1.73
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Premium1BR,1BA$1.22
219 Park Dr, Unit A219 Park Dr1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Dayton, OH

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Riverstone Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in University Park costs $2,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 6 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $2,212 which is $363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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