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Dayton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at North Brunswick Manor in the Dunhams Corners neighborhood priced from $1,770. Somerset Park in the Turnpike West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities1BR,1BA$1,770
Somerset ParkDelta1BR,1BA$1,800
Livingston GardensLivingston Gardens - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apart...1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.58 price per square foot Berkshire I Enhanced Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,535. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barclay Square at Princeton ForrestalBerkshire I Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.58
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Boulders at BeekmanResidence B2BR,2.5BA$2.37
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$2.08/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Basement1BR,1BA$2.08
Whitehall Gardens$2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.51
Somerset MewsTwo Bed - Renovated Kitchen2BR,2BA$2.50
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.22
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Livingston GardensLivingston Gardens - Remsen Ave - Renovated 1 ...1BR,1BA$2.57

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24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,770 at North Brunswick Manor.

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 $2,052 at Quail Ridge.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Somerset Park and starts from $3,100.

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