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Valor Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor Pointe

210 Cranbury Half Acre RdMonroe Township, NJ 08831

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property at 211 Henderson Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 1302, Unit 1302

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
property at 211 Henderson Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 2202, Unit 2202

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 2213, Unit 2213

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852

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property at 211 Henderson Rd

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Henderson Rd, Unit 1213, Unit 1213

211 Henderson Rd
Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
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Dayton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, NJ is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,603. The Crest at Princeton Meadows in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,603
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,674
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities1BR,1BA$1,770
Livingston GardensRenovated One Bedroom: Spring Season Special - ...1BR,1BA$1,825
Colony OaksThe Parkside1BR,1BA$1,830
Royal Oaks and East Garden1 bed A / Royal Oaks1BR,1BA$1,849
Somerset MewsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,850
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing1BR,1BA$1,850
Addison at Princeton Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.65 price per square foot Brookdale - C2 Model at Hidden Lake in the in the Farrington Lake neighborhood starting from $2,207. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the $2.04/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft Model at Green Hill Luxury Rentals starting at $2,495 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Princeton Manor 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.
Hidden LakeBrookdale - C21BR,1.5BA$1.65
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$2.04/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.19
Plainsboro Village Center ResidentialB1BR,1BA$2.29
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing2BR,2BA$2.17
Amaranth at North Brunswick, LLCMagnolia 1b1b+d1BR,1BA$2.28
Hempstead Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Barrett Country ClubJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Colony OaksThe Parkside1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dayton is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $1,603.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,660 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

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 $2,037 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Presidential Estates and starts from $2,700.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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