
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ from $800 (16 Rentals)
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Place at Plainsboro

Valor Pointe

Hidden Lake
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North Brunswick Manor

Hunters Glen

Quail Ridge

Hempstead Gardens
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Livingston Gardens

Colony Oaks

Somerset Mews
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20 Delar Pkwy

1317 Ravens Crest Dr

10 10 New Rd

2114 Ravens Crest Dr
Dayton, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,917 | $1,780 | $2,037 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,273 | $3,955 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $897 | $5,465 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $1,033 | $5,441 |
Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Valor Pointe in the Southfield Estates neighborhood priced from $900. North Brunswick Manor in the Dunhams Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Valor Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
North Brunswick Manor | 1 Bedroom - Tenant pays utilities | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Quail Ridge | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,739 |
Somerset Park | Delta | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Livingston Gardens | Livingston Gardens - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apart... | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ and Nearby
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.02 price per square foot $2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom Model at Hadley Woods in the in the Dunhams Corners neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Residence B Model at Boulders at Beekman starting at $2,895 with a $2.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hadley Woods | $2.02/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.02 |
Boulders at Beekman | Residence B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.37 |
Green Hill Luxury Rentals | $2.12/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Basement | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Whitehall Gardens | $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Valor Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Somerset Mews | Two Bed - Renovated Kitchen | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Wyndmoor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Royal Oaks and East Garden | 2 bed C / Royal Oaks | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Southridge Woods | $2.27/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Livingston Gardens | Livingston Gardens - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apart... | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Getting Around Dayton, NJ
Walk Score®
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 $1,725 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 $900 at Valor Pointe.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valor Pointe and starts from $1,040.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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