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902 3rd AveDayton, KY 41074
property at 2714 May St

$750 - $900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2714 May St

CincinnatiOH45206

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property at 2667 Bellevue Ave

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6, 2026

2667 Bellevue Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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Dayton, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, KY is a Studio unit found at Beecher Flats in the Avondale neighborhood priced from $625. 513-519 Hale Ave in the Avondale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
513-519 Hale AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$680
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
302 Oak St1 bed1BR,1BA$899
Edenview0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$899
River MewsRiver Mews 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
Oaks of Newport1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2148 Auburn Ave Model at 2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 2642 Madison Rd Model at 2642 Madison Rd, Unit 2 starting at $2,195 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Hyde Park 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.
2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 42148 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$0.97
2642 Madison Rd, Unit 22642 Madison Rd2BR,2BA$1.13
2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 32214 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
3570 Edwards Rd, Unit 23570 Edwards Rd3BR,1BA$1.03
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.07
2458 Duck Creek Rd, Unit Floor 22458 Duck Creek Rd2BR,1BA$1.17
2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 12325 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
1719 William Howard Taft Rd, Unit # 21719 William Howard Taft Rd2BR,1BA$1.17
513-519 Hale AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.13

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Beecher Flats listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $680 at 513-519 Hale Ave.

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 $795 at Beecher Street.

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 $1,314.

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