
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH from $690 (225 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


5265-5303 Belle Isle Dr

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The Echelon

607 E 5th St

Yorktown Colony Apartments

108 E Norman Ave

Stoneridge Apartments

Townhouse Court Apartments

1512-1514 S Smithville Rd

The Alpine
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333 Pleasant Ave, Unit 335

1338 St Adalbert Ave, Unit 2

1612 Mack Ave

Orchard Glen

Mad River Apartment Homes

Colonial Village

Siena Village Senior Living

Meadows of Catalpa

Rockwood Apartments

The Village at Cloud Park
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Burlington Woods - Chateaux L'Aiglon

Prime on the Hill

Parkwood Place

Revere Village Apartments

Georgetown of Kettering

Prime at Uptown II

3805-3817 Briar Pl

5462-5462 Misty Ln

The Legends

Fox Run
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Bridges of Pine Creek

The Woods of Centerville

Trotwood Commons

Fox Hunt Apartments

Prime Apartments & Townhomes at Uptown

Waynedale Circle Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments

1217 Robbins Run Ct

Dovetree
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2327 N Main St

5174-5174 Belle Isle Dr

101-103 Green St, Unit 101

Valerie Woods

Valerie Woods Apartments

May-Lin Manor

Valerie Woods Apartments

Georgetown Village

Eagle Ridge Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $575 | $3,870 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $550 | $2,875 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $690 | $3,102 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $875 | $5,186 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $610 | $3,599 |
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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 Cheap Dayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dayton is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?
The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $1,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dayton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 438 regular apartments in Dayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dayton?
Cheap apartments in Dayton have an average cost of $885 which is $414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dayton.
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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.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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