
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MD from $900 (30 Rentals)
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3413 Centennial Ln

Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+)

Columbia Pointe

The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments

HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm
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Clary's Crossing

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6634 Dovecote Dr

The Flats at Sandy Spring (Seniors 62+)

5860 Thunder Hill Rd
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Dayton, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dayton Studio Apartments | $2,944 | $1,803 | $6,412 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $950 | $9,345 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $1,623 | $9,495 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,770 | $5,889 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) priced from $1,352. Columbia Pointe in the Southwoods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
Columbia Pointe | 1 BR 1 BA JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
Robinson Overlook | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,590 |
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Homes on Quaker Lane | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,652 |
Columbia Choice Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,726 |
The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,743 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, MD and Nearby
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Patuxent Model at Dorsey Overlook in the in the Taylor Village neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the C1 Model at 10X Columbia Town Center starting at $3,089 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dorsey Overlook | The Patuxent | 3BR,3BA | $2.05 |
10X Columbia Town Center | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Orchard Park | Waverly (2/2) | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Poplar Glen | The Dogwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
Cedar Place | Hickory | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
Robinson Overlook | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Clary's Crossing | Calvert | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Fair Hill Farm | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,352 at Waverly Gardens Senior Community (62+).
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 $1,590 at Robinson Overlook.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbia Pointe and starts from $2,250.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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