Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Dayton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingwood Lakes in the Kings Mill neighborhood priced from $949. Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes in the Huffman Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingwood LakesOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$949
Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Kings CoveA11BR,1BA$962
Lakeshore VillasA1 The Bayside1BR,1BA$995
Newport VillageA11BR,1BA$997
Whisper Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, downstairs2BR,1BA$999
Stuart ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Timberlakes At AtascocitaA11BR,1BA$1,025
Lake ForestFairfield1BR,1BA$1,025
Brookhollow ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Timberlakes At Atascocita in the in the Eagle Springs neighborhood starting from $1,669. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Barrow Model at Madison Court Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot . 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.
Timberlakes At AtascocitaC13BR,2BA$1.37
Madison Court ApartmentsBarrow2BR,2BA$1.32
Crosby Square ApartmentsBLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.22
Stuart ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Harbor Cove ApartmentsSandpiper1BR,1BA$1.32
Thomas Manor Apartments2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, upstairs2BR,1BA$1.33
Newport VillageA11BR,1BA$1.17
Dayton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.29
Whisper Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, downstairs2BR,1BA$1.36
Kings CoveA11BR,1BA$1.36

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19 / 100

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32 / 100

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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 $949 at Kingwood Lakes.

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 $999 at Whisper Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairlake Cove Apartment Homes and starts from $1,290.

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