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902 3rd Ave
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902 3rd Ave

902 3rd AveDayton, KY 41074
property at 359 Taylor Ave

359 Taylor Ave

BellevueKY41073

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3553 Bevis Ave

CincinnatiOH45207
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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 2301 Auburn Avenue in the Mount Auburn neighborhood priced from $825. Barkley Ridge Apartments in the California neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2301 Auburn AvenueStudio - Model 1 | Available NowStudio,1BA$825
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
302 Oak St1 bed1BR,1BA$899
3619 Clarion Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
River MewsRiver Mews 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
St. James of Eden ParkStudio - Partial RenovationStudio,1BA$915
Beecher Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
Edenview0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now Model at The Point Cincinnati in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 1981 Madison Rd Model at 1981 Madison Rd, Unit #3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.22 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.
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now4BR,4BA$0.48
1981 Madison Rd, Unit #31981 Madison Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
824 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2824 Lincoln Ave2BR,2BA$1.21
Clermont CondominiumsFlat 1021BR,1BA$1.15
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.15
3549 Edwards Rd, Unit 2nd and 3rd floors3549 Edwards Rd4BR,1BA$1.23
2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 12018 Burnet Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
3000 Linwood AveUnit 21BR,1BA$1.25
1535 Blair Ave, Unit 31535 Blair Ave1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 2301 Auburn Avenue listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $865 at Barkley Ridge Apartments.

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 $1,099 at 2702 May St.

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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