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Henderson Square
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Dayton, NJ 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 | $1,733 | $1,668 | $1,863 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $779 | $2,780 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $897 | $3,591 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $1,033 | $5,441 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Henderson Square in the Turnpike West neighborhood priced from $779. Quail Ridge in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,691. 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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Henderson Square | 30-60 AMI% | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
Quail Ridge | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.30 price per square foot Hampshire II Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,655. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the $2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Hadley Woods starting at $2,530 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Dunhams Corners 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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Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal | Hampshire II | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
Hadley Woods | $2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.06 |
Boulders at Beekman | Residence B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.37 |
Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $2.04/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Hidden Lake | Hidden Lake - Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Henderson Square | Workforce Housing | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Wyndmoor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Presidential Estates | COZY | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Renaissance Properties | The Bristol 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Barrett Country Club | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Getting Around Dayton, NJ
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $779 at Henderson Square.
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 $935 at Henderson Square.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Henderson Square and starts from $1,080.
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