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Dayton, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at River Mews in the Hyde Park neighborhood priced from $900. Beecher 860 in the Avondale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River MewsRiver Mews 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Beecher 8602 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
302 Oak St1 bed1BR,1BA$950
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Hyde Park Terrace0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$999
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
2702 May St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,099
3619 Clarion Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 2214 Auburn Ave Model at 2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.68
2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 12214 Auburn Ave4BR,2BA$1.30
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz1BR,2BA$1.23
3549 Edwards Rd, Unit 2nd and 3rd floors3549 Edwards Rd4BR,1BA$1.23
Windsor Flats RehabM1BR,1BA$1.29
300 E 3rd St, Unit 3 East300 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
23 Park Pl, Unit 223 Park Pl2BR,1BA$1.32
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2325 McGregor Ave1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 Hyde Park Terrace 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 $900 at River Mews.

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 $925 at Beecher 860.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grandin Properties -Hyde Park and starts from $1,525.

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