1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY (370 Rentals)

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Largest Available Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, KY is found at The Vibe Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood and is 1,400 square feet priced from $2,100. Windsor Flats Rehab in the Mount Auburn neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,260 square feet and currently listed start at $1,629. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Vibe ApartmentsVogue1,400 Sq Ft$2,100
Windsor Flats RehabM1,260 Sq Ft$1,629
EncoreB31,061 Sq Ft$2,180
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,000
Crane Factory Flats990 Sq Ft$1,925
Sycamore PlaceA940 Sq Ft$1,475
The AltoUfficio (1 bed + Den)906 Sq Ft$2,099

Cheapest Available Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, KY is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $755 at Beecher Street in the Avondale neighborhood. The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the River Mews 1 Bed Model at River Mews starting at $900 in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $1,688. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$755
River MewsRiver Mews 1 Bed$900
Thatcher Flats1 BR$983
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom$999
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,000
MOORMAN PLACE APARTMENTS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,020
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom$1,090
Edenview1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,095

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Getting Around Dayton, KY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 Beecher Street listed at $755.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $1,688.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at The Vibe Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 758 sq ft.

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