Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Dayton Villa Apt
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Dayton Villa Apt

309 E Houston StDayton, TX 77535

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Lakeshore Villas
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$943 - $1,243
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Lakeshore Villas

19800 Atascocita Shores DrHumble, TX 77346
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Town Center Crossing
$1,203 - $18,118
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Town Center Crossing

2727 Bens Branch DrKingwood, TX 77339
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Vista at Southwinds
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$1,242 - $2,304
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Vista at Southwinds

1900 Kilgore PkyBaytown, TX 77523
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$1,310 - $2,630
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10235 Cedar Crossing StBaytown, TX 77521
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Echo Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Baytown

1600 Santavy StBaytown, TX 77521
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99 at South Winds
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 at South Winds

2100 Kilgore PkyBaytown, TX 77523
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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 Whisper Oaks Apartments in the Newport neighborhood priced from $799. Dayton Park Apartments 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
Whisper Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs1BR,1BA$799
Dayton Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$900
Sunrise at AtascocitaA 1/11BR,1BA$900
Lake ForestBridgeport1BR,1BA$912
Kingwood LakesOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$929
Harbor Cove ApartmentsHeron1BR,1BA$939
Lakeshore VillasThe Bayside1BR,1BA$943
Newport VillageB12BR,2BA$990
Brookhollow ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$990
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,423. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the B1 Model at Kings Cove starting at $1,429 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Woodspring Forest 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.
Newport VillageC13BR,2BA$1.05
Kings CoveB12BR,2BA$1.23
Madison Court ApartmentsBarrow2BR,2BA$1.32
Timberlakes At AtascocitaB12BR,1BA$1.20
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Mission at BaytownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Dayton Villa Apt2/12BR,1BA$1.41
Bayview ApartmentsA-21BR,1BA$1.24
Harbor Cove ApartmentsHeron1BR,1BA$1.35
Whisper Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs1BR,1BA$1.41

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 The Sarah at Lake Houston listed at $1,128.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton Apartment is $799 at Whisper Oaks 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 $949 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 Dayton Park Apartments and starts from $1,381.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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