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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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Kingston Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Terrace

607 Kingston TerracePrinceton, NJ 08540
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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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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 $1,504. 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 $1,768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,504
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,768
Hunters Glen1×11BR,1BA$1,770
Royal Oaks and East Garden1 Bed East Gardens1BR,1BA$1,789
North Brunswick Manor1 Bedroom - Heat and Hot Water Included1BR,1BA$1,825
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing1BR,1BA$1,850
Barrett Country ClubJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,889
Somerset MewsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,895
Somerset ParkDelta - 2nd Fl1BR,1BA$1,900
Livingston GardensRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.39 price per square foot Residence G2.1 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 Residence B Model at Boulders at Beekman starting at $2,945 with a $2.41 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.
The Glades at BeekmanResidence G2.12BR,2.5BA$2.39
Boulders at BeekmanResidence B2BR,2.5BA$2.41
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$2.14/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.14
Somerset MewsTwo Bed Townhome2BR,2BA$2.55
Presidential EstatesFAMILY3BR,2BA$2.49
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing2BR,2BA$2.17
Carriage Run Apartments & Townhomes1 BR APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1.93
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
Barrett Country ClubJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Royal Oaks and East Garden1 bed A Royal Oaks1BR,1BA$2.34

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,504.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $1,633 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 $2,130 at Hunters Glen.

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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