Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN from $725 (26 Rentals)

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Cumberland Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Pointe

610 Greenwood DrAthens, TN 37303
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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Valley View Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Gardens

10 Garden Court LoopDunlap, TN 37327
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Hill Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Place Apartments

122 Creamery WaySale Creek, TN 37373
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Country Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Oaks

137 Oyler LnHixson, TN 37343

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Dayton, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TN is a Studio unit found at Park Hills Apartments in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood priced from $825. Pine Forest Apartments in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Hills ApartmentsPlan B JRStudio,1BA$825
Pine Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Valley View GardensTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$908
Greenway Townes1 BR Renovated1BR,1BA$920
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Vandergriff Village1 x 1 R1BR,1BA$1,025
Compass HeightsA11BR,1BA$1,079
Northtowne Village Apartment HomesA - The Cafe1BR,1BA$1,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.35 price per square foot Darwin Model at Miller Landing in the starting from $2,366. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Pointe at Westland starting at $1,599 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland 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.
Miller LandingDarwin3BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Pointe at Westland3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Anchor PointGenoa2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Lennox Place Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Hawthorne at the HollowCumberland2BR,1BA$1.43
164 Deer Ridge Dr, Unit A164 Deer Ridge Dr2BR,2BA$1.25
145 Deer Ridge Dr, Unit 3145 Deer Ridge Dr2BR,2BA$1.30
Park Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Valley View GardensTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.10
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Park Hills Apartments listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $875 at Park Hills 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 $908 at Valley View Gardens.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Forest Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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