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Brookview Place

Wright Landing Apartment

4644 Burkhardt Ave

2529 W Riverview Ave

Chamberlain I & II Apartments

Falcon Ridge

310-316 Superior Ave

Orchard Glen

Colonial Village
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320 Grafton Ave

Woodman Park

Williamsburg Place Apartments

5600 N Main St

5620 N Main St

Timberlake Apartments
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Wilmington Pointe

Riverstone Apartments

Rockwood Apartments

Daytona Village Apartments

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Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments

50 Willowwood Dr
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Wilmington Apartments

The Woods of Centerville

Sycamore Square Apartments

Prime at Uptown

Meadows of Catalpa

Stoneridge Apartments

320-322 Cambridge Ave

Monument

Lakeshore Place
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The Echelon

Rivers Edge Apartments and Townhomes

Zahra Apartments in West Carrollton

Harbour Club Apartments

The Trinity Community at Fairwood

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Revere Village 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 | $1,143 | $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
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 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 Churchill Manor which is listed at $675, 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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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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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