
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH from $575 (22 Rentals)


1967 Rugby Rd

141-141 Edgar Ave

320-322 Cambridge Ave

304-306 W Fairview Ave

Timberlake Apartments
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24-26 Gebhart St

300-302 W Fairview Ave

417 Pritz Ave

CREEKSIDE VILLAS

255-257 Fountain Ave
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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 | $1,143 | $575 | $1,943 |
Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $600 | $2,964 |
Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $660 | $3,250 |
Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $575 | $5,368 |
Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $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
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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 $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?
The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $1,619.
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 143 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 $1,525 which is $94 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dayton.
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