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

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6122 Cedar Ct

Monmouth JunctionNJ08852
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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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5 Old Trenton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Old Trenton Rd

5 Old Trenton RdCranbury, NJ 08512

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,693
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,745
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
Royal Oaks and East Garden1 Bed East Garden1BR,1BA$1,789
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities1BR,1BA$1,830
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing1BR,1BA$1,850
Somerset ParkAqueduct - 2nd Fl1BR,1BA$1,850
Hempstead Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Addison at Princeton Meadows1A1BR,1BA$1,875
Somerset MewsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Glades at BeekmanResidence G2.22BR,2.5BA$2.39
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.18
Boulders at BeekmanResidence B2BR,2.5BA$2.41
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$2.40/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft-GH Villas1BR,1BA$2.40
Presidential EstatesFAMILY3BR,2BA$2.49
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing2BR,2BA$2.17
Royal Oaks and East Garden2 Bed E Royal Oaks2BR,1.5BA$2.51
Hempstead Gardens$1.97/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.29
Southridge Woods$2.36/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,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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