
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ from $897 (45 Rentals)
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Place at Plainsboro

86 Kendall Rd

Quail Ridge Apartments

The Crest at Princeton Meadows

Hunters Glen

Royal Oaks and East Garden

Colony Oaks

North Brunswick Manor
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Hidden Lake

Hempstead Gardens

Addison at Princeton Meadows

Somerset Mews

Livingston Gardens

Kingston Terrace

Barrett Country Club
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Southridge Woods

The Crossings at Plainsboro

Carriage Run Apartments & Townhomes

Hadley Woods

Wyndmoor Apartments

Countryside Apartments

Amaranth at North Brunswick, LLC

Deer Creek

Whitehall Gardens
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Presidential Estates

Lofts at Helmetta

Cranbury Crossing Apartment Homes

Renaissance Properties

6122 Cedar Ct

Green Hill Luxury Rentals

Valor Pointe

1105 Aspen Dr

37 Hooker St
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302 Schoolhouse Rd

5015 Ravens Crest Dr

3774 NJ-27

Plainsboro Village Center Residential

126 Concordia Cir

384 Willowbrook Dr

6 Amethyst Way

111 Lindsey Ct

5 Old Trenton Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,627 | $1,530 | $1,725 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,273 | $2,855 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $897 | $4,207 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,033 | $4,805 |
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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 Quail Ridge Apartments in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,693. 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 $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,693 |
| The Crest at Princeton Meadows | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Hunters Glen | 1×1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Royal Oaks and East Garden | 1 Bed East Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| North Brunswick Manor | 1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
| Henderson Square | Workforce Housing | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Somerset Park | Aqueduct - 2nd Fl | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Hempstead Gardens | $1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
| Addison at Princeton Meadows | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Somerset Mews | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.39 price per square foot Residence G2.2 Model at The Glades at Beekman in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $3,145. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the $2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Hadley Woods starting at $2,680 with a $2.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glades at Beekman | Residence G2.2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.39 |
| Hadley Woods | $2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Boulders at Beekman | Residence B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
| Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft-GH Villas | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Presidential Estates | FAMILY | 3BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Henderson Square | Workforce Housing | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Royal Oaks and East Garden | 2 Bed E Royal Oaks | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.51 |
| Hempstead Gardens | $1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Wyndmoor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Southridge Woods | $2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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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 $1,693 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 $2,072 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.
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