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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 Henderson Square in the Turnpike West neighborhood priced from $779. Quail Ridge in the Cranbury Brook - The Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,691. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Henderson Square30-60 AMI%1BR,1BA$779
Quail Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,691
The Crest at Princeton MeadowsThe Summit1BR,1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.30 price per square foot Hampshire II Model at Barclay Square at Princeton Forrestal in the in the Princeton Manor neighborhood starting from $4,655. 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 ForrestalHampshire II3BR,2BA$2.30
Hadley Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Boulders at BeekmanResidence B2BR,2.5BA$2.37
Green Hill Luxury Rentals$2.04/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.04
Hidden LakeHidden Lake - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.80
Henderson SquareWorkforce Housing2BR,1BA$2.11
Carriage Run Apartments & Townhomes1 BR APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1.86
Wyndmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Luxury1BR,1BA$2.28
Presidential EstatesCOZY2BR,1BA$2.42
Barrett Country ClubJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $779 to $5,441. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $1,700 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $1,700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,019.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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