
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY from $300 (108 Rentals)
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Grandin Bridge Apartments

2920-2928 Burnet Avenue

Barkley Ridge Apartments
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3704 Eastern Ave, Unit 7

4015 Eastern Ave, Unit 4

Ridgewood Apartments

2301 Auburn Avenue

325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2
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965 E McMillan St

Grandin Properties -Hyde Park

Hyde Park Terrace

The Overlook at Ft. Thomas

The Debby Apartments

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Sycamore Place

1259 Morten St, Unit 3

One Lytle Place

Flats on the Row
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Gettysburg Square

2640 Stanton Ave

3471 Trimble Ave

1307 Delta Ave, Unit 1

359 Taylor Ave
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Edgecliff - Nassau Walnut Hill Apartments

3655 Besuden Ct

Highland Commons Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

3623 Clarion Avenue

Euclid Square

215 E University Ave

Poste Apartments
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Dayton, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $820 | $2,688 |
Cheap Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $750 | $3,215 |
Cheap Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $925 | $5,700 |
Cheap Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $870 | $5,843 |
Cheap Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $780 | $7,290 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Beecher Street in the Avondale neighborhood priced from $755. River Mews in the Hyde Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
River Mews | River Mews 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Grandin Properties -Hyde Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Debby Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
MOORMAN PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Gettysburg Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.20 price per square foot 969 Hatch St Model at 969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12 in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 1922 Bigelow St Model at 1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. 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. |
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969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12 | 969 Hatch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Debby Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Linwood Towers | 2br 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
1259 Morten St, Unit 3 | 1259 Morten St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1307 Delta Ave, Unit 1 | 1307 Delta Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Grandin Properties -Hyde Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Gettysburg Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
3704 Eastern Ave, Unit 7 | 3704 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $755 at Beecher Street.
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 $1,100 at Linwood Towers.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thatcher Flats and starts from $1,362.
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Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

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