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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 Thatcher Flats in the Avondale neighborhood priced from $983. Grandin Properties -Hyde Park in the Hyde Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$983
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,063
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.17 price per square foot 844 Lincoln Ave Model at 844 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 318 E 14th St Model at 318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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.
844 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2844 Lincoln Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.17
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Windsor Flats RehabM1BR,1BA$1.29
906 Saratoga St, Unit 2906 Saratoga St2BR,1BA$1.33
2489 Paris St, Unit First floor2489 Paris St1BR,1BA$0.86
The Debby ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
1259 Morten St, Unit 31259 Morten St1BR,1BA$1.28
1307 Delta Ave, Unit 11307 Delta Ave1BR,1BA$1.34
Grandin Properties -Hyde ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 1053 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $12,100. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $700 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $700 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,358.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $870 to $5,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $780.

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