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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $640 | $1,740 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $454 | $2,795 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $538 | $3,796 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $600 | $6,256 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $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 Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $1,897.
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 601 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 $1,014 which is $883 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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.