
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN from $700 (39 Rentals)
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Park Hills Apartments

The Vue on Cliffside

Greenway Townes

Hunters Mill

Pine Forest Apartments

Valley View Gardens

Hill Place Apartments

Northtowne Village Apartment Homes
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Vandergriff Village by Callio Properties

Compass Heights

The Pointe at Westland

The Charlie

Alden

Park Village Apartments

Ridgeview at Northgate

Hawthorne at the Hollow

Brookes Edge
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Hiawatha East

Vintage Retreat Apartments

NORTH CREEK CROSSING

The View at Morningside

226 Haven Drive

1981 Ridgeview Dr NW

204 Arrants Rd

1809 Velma Rd

3009 Adkisson Dr
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3466 Hedge Drive Northeast

1910 Ohio Ave NW

Country Oaks

270 Co Rd 213

1515 W Madison Ave

2935 Adkisson Dr

1922 Ohio Ave NW

Madison Avenue Townhomes

865 Stone Glen Trail NW
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Gallery Townhomes

Lennox Place Townhouses

129 Brooke Ln NE
Dayton, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $825 | $1,404 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $725 | $1,722 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $900 | $2,483 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,015 | $2,780 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,900 | $3,142 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Vue on Cliffside in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood priced from $850. Greenway Townes in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vue on Cliffside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Greenway Townes | 1 BR Refresh | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Pine Forest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hunters Mill | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Valley View Gardens | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $908 |
| Northtowne Village Apartment Homes | A2 - The Latte | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Vandergriff Village by Callio Properties | 1 x 1 R | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Compass Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| The Pointe at Westland | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| The Charlie | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN and Nearby
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.22 price per square foot Batton Model at Anchor Point in the in the Lake Hills neighborhood starting from $1,968. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 3x2 Model at Hunters Mill starting at $1,050 with a $0.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | Batton | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Hunters Mill | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Bluff View at Northside Apartments | Cumberland Rehab | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Park Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Ridgeview at Northgate | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Hill Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Madison Avenue Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| The Pointe at Westland | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Valley View Gardens | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Vue on Cliffside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $850 at The Vue on Cliffside.
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 Hunters Mill.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley View Gardens and starts from $1,015.
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