
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH Under $2,000 (71 Rentals)
Rental terms in Dayton as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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The Deneau

Cornerstone Apartments

Graphic Arts Lofts

Waterford at Sugarcreek

Garden Woods Apartments

The Greene Apartments in Beavercreek

The Elks Lofts at The Fire Blocks District

The Landing
Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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St. Clair Lofts

Wheelhouse Lofts

Centerfield Flats

Home Telephone Building Lofts

Prime on the Hill

The 503 Apartments

The View at Dayton Towers

The Huffman at The Fire Blocks District

The Village at Cloud Park

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Delco Lofts

The Sutton

Stoneridge Apartments

Patterson House

Daytona Village Apartments

Yorktown Colony Apartments

Chamberlain I & II Apartments

Furnished Studio-Dayton - North

Furnished Studio-Dayton - South

Furnished Studio-Dayton - Miamisburg
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Reserve At Miller Farm

Flowerdale Apartments

Arbors North

Zahra Apartments in West Carrollton

Camellia Court

Centerville Arms

Brownstone Apartments

Highland Park Apartments

Grafton Hill Apartments
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Redwood Tipp City

Fairfield Lakes

Grand Villas of Clayton

Windsor Place Apartments

The Lofts at Willow Creek

Emerald Lakes

Maple Run Apartments - MAP

WaterStone at Carriage Trails

Verandas North

Walden Village Apartments
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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 | $1,100 | $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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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Dayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Dayton?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Dayton is at Chamberlain I & II Apartments listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Dayton Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Dayton is $1,415.
What is the largest Short-term Dayton Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 2,289 square feet unit starting from $875 at Stoneridge Apartments.
What is the average size for Dayton Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Dayton is currently at 711 sq ft.
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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.

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