
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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Valley View Senior Apartments

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Springhill Village Apartments

Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes

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Waterford Village

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Grand Duke

Colonnade Apartments I

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Landings at Weyers Cave

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Hillcrest
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Frontier Ridge Apartments

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Middlebrook Trace

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Belmont Terrace

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Deer Run

Squire Hill Apartments

1750-H S Dogwood Dr
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Longview Oaks Apartments

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Quadrangle

The Pelier

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Augusta Farms

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Big Sky Apartments

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Ridgecrest

Old Trail Village

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The Grove at Manchester

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Windigrove Apartments
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Denstock Goose Creek LLC

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Clifton Knolls

Preston Lake Apartments

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The Reserve at Stone Port

Pinnacle Ridge Apartments

Twin Mountain Townhomes

412 Bruce St

2407 Bare St.
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100 E Riverside Dr

1753 Central Ave

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103 Weeping Willow Ln

758 S High St

67 Pleasant Hill Rd

537 S High St

161 Howard Ln

1540 W Market St
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40 South Ave
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 | $1,668 | $652 | $2,451 |
| Cheap Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $700 | $3,265 |
| Cheap Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $715 | $3,487 |
| Cheap Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $511 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, VA is a Studio unit found at Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes priced from $905. Colonnade Apartments I in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes | Phase 2 - Eff/1 Bath - Unrenovated | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Colonnade Apartments I | Shenandoah - HC | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $985 |
| Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $987 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| 865 East | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Squire Hill Apartments | Duke 2 - 1x1 Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Deer Run | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.26 price per square foot Hawthorn-Acc Model at Windigrove Apartments in the starting from $1,827. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the D1-Premium Model at The Hills Southview Apartments starting at $691 with a $0.53 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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| Windigrove Apartments | Hawthorn-Acc | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Arcadia Harrisonburg | 4BD/4.5BA Renovated | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
| Clifton Knolls | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| The Hills Northview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| North 38 | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
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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 $983 at Colonnade Apartments I.
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 $985 at Landings at Weyers Cave.
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 $1,075.
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