Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Dayton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Whisper Oaks Apartments in the Newport neighborhood priced from $889. Lakeshore Villas in the Eagle Springs 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whisper Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs1BR,1BA$889
Lakeshore VillasA2 The Harbor1BR,1BA$899
Bayview ApartmentsA-21BR,1BA$906
Brookhollow ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950
Kingwood LakesOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TX and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.86 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Stuart Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.30 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.
Newport VillageC13BR,2BA$0.86
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Lake ForestLivingston2BR,2BA$1.23
Crosby Square ApartmentsBLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.10
Copperwood at KayC22BR,2BA$1.44
Kings CoveA21BR,1BA$1.45
Timberlakes At AtascocitaA11BR,1BA$1.28
Mission at BaytownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Brookhollow ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.47
Lakeshore VillasA1 The Bayside1BR,1BA$1.44

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Dayton, TX

Ranked #525

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Dayton, TX

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 $889 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 Newport Village and starts from $1,159.

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