
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, IN from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Downtown Lafayette Living!

Waterford Court

Historic Downtown Apartments II

The Luna Flats

Shenandoah Properties

Hawthorne Properties

Georgetown South

Chauncey Village

Anvil 38 Apartments
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Concord Crossing

Village Square Apartments

Vantage Pointe Apartments

Crosspoint Apartments

The Ravine Apartment Homes

Twyckenham Apartments

Deerfield Commons Apartments

Foxfire at Valley Lakes

Murdock Gardens Apartments

Ashley Oaks Apartments
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Burberry Place Apartments

Cross Winds Apartments

McCarty Place Apartments

Element 26 Apartments

The Harbor at Southaven

Portledge Commons

Amelia Place Apartments

Windemere Apartments

The Reserve at Madison Flatts

The Press
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Overture Flats | Specials Available

Sagamore Winds Apartments

Downtown Lafayette Living!

Where Comfort Meets Value

1303 N 13th St

1008 North St

1318 South St

630 S 15th St

616 Perrin Ave

2835 Plaza Ln
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213 S 9th St

3022 Ferry St

549 S 3rd St

CNC Leasing Group

2107 Central St

1609 Grove St

1611 Grove St

3209 Underwood St

River Cross

1609 Arlington Rd
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Dayton, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $930 | $625 | $1,250 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $775 | $2,028 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $800 | $2,624 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,100 | $2,326 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, IN is a Studio unit found at Stonecrest Apartments in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood priced from $625. Downtown Lafayette Living! in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Downtown Lafayette Living! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Pheasant Run | The Retriever Studio | Studio,1BA | $766 |
| Waterford Court | Standard One Bedroom (SN1) | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Where Comfort Meets Value | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Historic Downtown Apartments II | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Luna Flats | Luna Flats - Individual Lease - 2bed (Private R... | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Georgetown South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1x1A R | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Vantage Pointe Apartments | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, IN and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.77 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Press in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Perrin Model at Precedent Flats | Specials Available starting at $1,600 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Press | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Precedent Flats | Specials Available | Perrin | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Village Square Apartments | 2x1.5TH R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| The Ravine Apartment Homes | 2 BR UPGRA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Ashley Oaks Apartments | 2BR1.5BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Windemere Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Portledge Commons | 1 BR 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Cross Winds Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Georgetown South | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Where Comfort Meets Value | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dayton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dayton is at Stonecrest Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $775 at Waterford Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is starting from $800 at Historic Downtown Apartments II.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Downtown Lafayette Living! and starts from $1,100.
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