1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MD (37 Rentals)

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Marlow
$1,939 - $3,079
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$1,717 - $5,673
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$1,804 - $2,514
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$1,804 - $3,209
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Orchard Park
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$1,989 - $2,410
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$1,989 - $2,864
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Orchard Park

3113 Pine Orchard LnEllicott City, MD 21042
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10X Columbia Town Center
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$1,699 - $2,151
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$1,699 - $3,003
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$1,757 - $3,061
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10X Columbia Town Center

10360 Swift Stream PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Gramercy at Town Center
$1,961 - $2,304
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$1,961 - $3,354
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$1,981 - $3,374
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Gramercy at Town Center

10601 Gramercy PlColumbia, MD 21044
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Merion

12290 Green Meadow DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Robinson Overlook
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Robinson Overlook

7410 Grace DrColumbia, MD 21044
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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 Orchard Park in the Forest Creek neighborhood and is 1,088 square feet priced from $2,020. TENm.flats in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,056 square feet and currently listed start at $2,746. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Orchard ParkLisbon (1/1)1,088 Sq Ft$2,020
TENm.flatsM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,746
Clarys CrossingGeorgetown933 Sq Ft$1,750
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Executive Den928 Sq Ft$1,640
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$1,996
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaA2 - 1X1D897 Sq Ft$2,195
Lakehouse1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B02895 Sq Ft$3,110
eaves Columbia Town CenterA3880 Sq Ft$1,830
The Greens at Columbia Apartments1BR 1BA (860sf)860 Sq Ft$2,028
Flats at Sandy Springs1 Bedroom - Income Restrictions Apply476 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Dayton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, MD is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,263 at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) . The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom - Income Restrictions Apply Model at Flats at Sandy Springs starting at $1,450 in the Olney Town Center neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $2,089. 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$1,263
Flats at Sandy Springs1 Bedroom - Income Restrictions Apply$1,450
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,550
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath$1,588
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom$1,599
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom$1,605
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,626
Columbia Choice ApartmentsS 1x1$1,655
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR$1,685
Clarys CrossingCalvert$1,695

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dayton with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dayton is at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) listed at $1,263.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $2,089.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 1,088 square feet unit starting from $2,020 at Orchard Park.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 753 sq ft.

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