1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY (389 Rentals)

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312 8th Ave

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Dayton, KY Local Guide

Largest Available Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, KY is found at Windsor Flats Rehab in the Mount Auburn neighborhood and is 1,260 square feet priced from $1,629. Sycamore Place in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,161 square feet and currently listed start at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Windsor Flats RehabM1,260 Sq Ft$1,629
Sycamore PlaceP1,161 Sq Ft$1,695
Crane Factory Flats990 Sq Ft$1,925
East 8 LoftsLoft 9956 Sq Ft$1,435
The AltoUfficio (1 bed + Den)906 Sq Ft$2,099
WOODBURN EXCHANGEVernon (1.1L)823 Sq Ft$2,010

Cheapest Available Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, KY is the River Mews 1 Bed Model starting from $900 at River Mews in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Grandin Properties -Hyde Park starting at $999 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $1,687. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River MewsRiver Mews 1 Bed$900
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom$999
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom$1,090
Edenview1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,105
Thatcher Flats1 BR$1,137
New Windsor FlatsD$1,139
EdgarLoft C$1,175
Edgecliff - Nassau Walnut Hill Apartments1201 Edgecliff (1BR)$1,199

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62 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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47 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dayton with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dayton is at River Mews listed at $900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $1,687.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 1,260 square feet unit starting from $1,629 at Windsor Flats Rehab.

What is the average size for Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 997 sq ft.

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