
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH Under $800 (85 Rentals)


Rockwood Apartments

Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments

Siena Village Senior Living
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Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton Ohio

Daytona Village Apartments

Chamberlain I & II Apartments

Woodman Park

310-316 Superior Ave

320 Grafton Ave

Wright Landing Apartment

Colonial Village
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Falcon Ridge

Wilmington House Roscommon Place

Highland Park Apartments

1618 Xenia Ave, Unit 1618 Xenia Ave - Upper

52 W Nottingham Rd

5600 N Main St
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2424 Mundale Ave

2529 W Riverview Ave

531-531 Grafton Ave

21 Valleyview Dr

214 Basswood Ave

603-605 Rockford Ave
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Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $550 | $1,863 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $600 | $2,899 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $660 | $3,102 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $800 | $5,237 |
Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $540 | $3,940 |
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Getting Around Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 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.
Dayton, OH Area Reviews
Kim • 1+ years in Dayton
February 26, 2025Affordable, convenient public transportation is available, and there are plenty of places to rent or buy.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dayton with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dayton is at Churchill Manor listed at $675.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $1,195.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 1,385 square feet unit starting from $2,545 at The Deneau.
What is the average size for Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 521 sq ft.
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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH
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Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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