1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MD (35 Rentals)

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Dayton, MD Local Guide

Largest Available Dayton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, MD is found at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,138 square feet priced from $2,866. TENmflats has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,056 square feet and currently listed start at $2,571. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Metropolitan Downtown ColumbiaC21,138 Sq Ft$2,866
TENmflatsM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,571
The Greens at Columbia1BR 1BA (940sf)940 Sq Ft$2,007
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$1,995
Gramercy at Town CenterAD2900 Sq Ft$2,348
Autumn Town CenterOAK + DEN846 Sq Ft$2,095
Tamarron Apartment HomesOne Bedroom w/ Alcove - 835 sqft835 Sq Ft$2,339
Columbia Pointe1BR 1 BA831 Sq Ft$1,575
Clarys CrossingCalvert823 Sq Ft$1,825
The Flats at Sandy Spring (Seniors 62+)1 Bedroom476 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Dayton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, MD is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,352 at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) . The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR 1 BA JR Model at Columbia Pointe starting at $1,399 in the Southwoods neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $2,693. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)1 Bed 1 Bath$1,352
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR$1,399
The Flats at Sandy Spring (Seniors 62+)1 Bedroom$1,400
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,521
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom$1,629
Homes on Quaker LaneOne Bedroom$1,652
eaves Columbia Town CenterA1$1,695
Columbia Choice Apartments1x1$1,720
The Greens at Columbia1BR 1BA (860sf)$1,766
Poplar GlenThe Laurel$1,817

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $2,693.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 1,138 square feet unit starting from $2,866 at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia.

What is the average size for Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 650 sq ft.

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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