Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Dayton, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Valley View Senior Apartments priced from $782. Grand Duke in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View Senior Apartments2/12BR,1BA$782
Grand Duke1BR/1BA - A31BR,1BA$849
Landings at Weyers CaveThe Augusta2BR,2BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Campus View in the starting from $585. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Shenandoah (Furnished) Model at Squire Hill starting at $650 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Old Town Harrisonburg 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.
Campus View4x44BR,4BA$0.42
Squire HillShenandoah (Furnished)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Arcadia Harrisonburg4BD/4.5BAP4BR,4.5BA$0.54
The Hills Southview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,4BA$0.49
The Mill4x24BR,2BA$0.41
The Hills Northview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.46
North 383x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.62
Landings at Weyers CaveThe Augusta2BR,2BA$0.93
Middlebrook Trace2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Valley View Senior Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.94

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Getting Around Dayton, VA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $849 at Grand Duke.

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 $782 at Valley View Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlebrook Trace and starts from $1,112.

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