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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $652 | $2,345 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $782 | $3,120 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $945 | $3,655 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $654 | $3,196 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, VA is found at Ridgecrest and is 950 square feet priced from $1,250. The Summit Apartment Homes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 945 square feet and currently listed start at $1,766. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Den | 950 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| The Summit Apartment Homes | Cedar Mountain | 945 Sq Ft | $1,766 |
| The Wentworth | Dogwood | 855 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| The Reserve at Stone Port | Appalachian | 840 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
| Denstock Goose Creek LLC | Gosling | 805 Sq Ft | $1,592 |
| Terrace Greene Apartments | Aspen | 780 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
| Windigrove Apartments | Jetty | 760 Sq Ft | $1,568 |
| The Vue | Birch | 760 Sq Ft | $1,556 |
| Preston Lake Apartments | The Aster | 760 Sq Ft | $1,583 |
| Squire Hill Apartments | Duke 2 - 1x1 Open Kitchen | 737 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
As of July 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, VA is the Shenandoah - HC Model starting from $983 at Colonnade Apartments I in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood. The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the Acorn Model at Longview Oaks Apartments starting at $1,165 in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $1,622. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dayton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Colonnade Apartments I | Shenandoah - HC | $983 |
| Longview Oaks Apartments | Acorn | $1,165 |
| Deer Run | ONE BEDROOM | $1,205 |
| Squire Hill Apartments | Duke 2 - 1x1 Open Kitchen | $1,249 |
| Ridgecrest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Den | $1,250 |
| Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,295 |
| Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes | Phase 3 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - Renovated w/ W/D | $1,325 |
| The Reserve at Stone Port | Appalachian | $1,545 |
| The Vue | Birch | $1,556 |
| Preston Lake Apartments | The Bluff | $1,559 |
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