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1117 Hedgewood DrLafayette, IN 47904
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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915 N 6th StLafayette, IN 47904
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Dayton, IN Local Guide

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. Historic Downtown Apartments II in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonecrest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Historic Downtown Apartments II2x12BR,1BA$800
Pheasant RunThe Quail Run 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$845
Georgetown South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Village Square Apartments1x1A R1BR,1BA$925
Vantage Pointe Apartments1x1 R1BR,1BA$955
The Ravine Apartment HomesThe Hawthorn1BR,1BA$989
Twyckenham ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Burberry Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,024
Cross Winds Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, IN and Nearby

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.39 price per square foot Grand Model at Avalon Bluffs in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Jeffersonville Model at Pullman Station starting at $1,750 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon BluffsGrand3BR,2BA$1.39
Pullman StationJeffersonville1BR,1BA$1.42
Burberry Place Apartments3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Waterford CourtTwo Bed Two Bath (C3MA)2BR,2BA$1.11
Portledge Commons1 BR 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Georgetown South2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Cross Winds Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Ravine Apartment HomesThe Hawthorn1BR,1BA$1.26
Village Square Apartments1x1A R1BR,1BA$1.45
Historic Downtown Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $825 at Stonecrest Apartments.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.