Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH from $300 (297 Rentals)

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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Dayton, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 08/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $500 to $6,028 with an overall median price of $2,783. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Springfield at $850, Walnut Hills Montgomery at $867, and College Hill at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Springfield$850$5505
Walnut Hills Montgomery$867$6793
College Hill$895$7506
Fairview$895$8752
Germantown Meadows$900$9004
Hillcrest$919$8002
Philadelphia Woods$919$7009
Santa Clara$972$7953
North Riverdale$985$8006
Linden Heights$1,000$7006

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes in the Faircreek Ridge neighborhood priced from $560. Chamberlain I & II Apartments in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes5 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Shared Bath5BR,3BA$560
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
2334-2338 Davue Cir1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Wright Landing Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.35 price per square foot 950 Irving Ave Model at 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $556. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Chestnut Woods Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Outer Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
950 Irving Ave, Unit 950950 Irving Ave5BR,2BA$0.35
Chestnut Woods Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.80
1067 Salem Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.80
99 Bennington Dr, Unit 10199 Bennington Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR,2BA$0.93
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Timberlake ApartmentsAugustine2BR,1BA$0.92
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$0.94

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Dayton Overview

Consistently ranked among some of the most affordable cities in the country as well as maintaining a highly rated educational system and an active itinerary of events and attractions to attend, Dayton is a gem of southwestern Ohio. It sits between 3 major metropolitan areas, but has continued to hold its own identity and preserve its historic image. The mix of a vibrant city life with midwestern values and an advanced health care system, there has never been a better time to find an apartment in Dayton!

Why live in Dayton, OH?

Choosing to move to a Dayton apartment will put you near opportunities in a wide variety of industries, but also features a rich American history that continues to influences businesses, architecture, and leisure alike. Higher education and an expanding network of health care providers and hospitals are of high importance to the community, which serve to improve the overall well-being of its residents.

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Kim • 1+ years in Dayton

February 26, 2025

Affordable, 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 $715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $2,783.

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 393 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 $1,030 which is $1,753 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

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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