
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Valley View Senior Apartments

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Springhill Village Apartments

Brandon Ladd

Grand Duke - Historical Access

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Waterford Village

Frontier Ridge Apartments

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Landings at Weyers Cave
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Middlebrook Trace

420 N Grove St

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Mountain Ridge Apartments

Park Apartments

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Belmont Terrace

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Quadrangle

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Deer Run
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Longview Oaks Apartments

Squire Hill Apartments

210 Weeping Willow Ln

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Hillcrest

1761-H S Dogwood Dr

1750-H S Dogwood Dr

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Augusta Farms

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The Greens at Chestnut Ridge
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Ridgecrest

Twin Mountain Townhomes

414 Bruce St

126 W Grattan St

218 S Main St

1751 Central Ave

2407 Bare St.

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106 Weeping Willow Ln
Dayton, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dayton Studio Apartments | $905 | $905 | $905 |
| Cheap Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $652 | $2,515 |
| Cheap Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $782 | $3,120 |
| Cheap Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $729 | $3,487 |
| Cheap Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $679 | $3,196 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Springhill Village Apartments priced from $780. Brandon Ladd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Brandon Ladd | Phase 2 - Eff/1 Bath - Unrenovated | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $1,015 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Mountain Ridge Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Park Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,164 |
| Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Augusta Farms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 4BD/4.5BA Renovated Model at Arcadia Harrisonburg starting at $705 with a $0.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Glenside Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.01 |
| Arcadia Harrisonburg | 4BD/4.5BA Renovated | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Belmont Terrace | 2 Bedroom Plus Den | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Hills Northview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| North 38 | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
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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 $780 at Springhill Village 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 $850 at Springhill Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterford Village and starts from $1,120.
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