
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Daytona Village Apartments

Lori Sue Gardens

Emerson Apartments

708 Oxford Ave

1956 Victoria Ave

Harold Drive

2100 Auburn Ave
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2367 Rustic Rd

Allwen Apartments

1713 Emerson Ave

3629 Karwin Dr

2039 Emerson Ave

2025 Catalpa Dr

1710-1716 Kings Mill Ct

1824 Elsmere Ave
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2258 Hepburn Ave

3204-3222 W Riverview Ave

2032 Emerson Ave

1709-1723 Kings Mill Ct

2235 Emerson Ave

333 Cambridge Ave

2636 Salem Ave

1100 W Hillcrest Ave
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1721 Emerson Ave

910 Cherry Dr

3234-3310 W Riverview Ave

2017-2019 Malvern Ave

2620 N Gettysburg Ave

2615 N Gettysburg Ave

3936 Lori Sue Ave

3400-3426 W Riverview Ave
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2617 N Gettysburg Ave

615-625 W Fairview Ave

2275 Hepburn Ave

Omega Senior Lofts

Tri-Court

Colonial Village Apartments

King Court Apartments

2029 Mayfair Rd
Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Catalpa Manor

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2035-2039 Mayfair Rd
College Hill, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $734 | $600 | $899 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $914 | $750 | $1,199 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2056 Auburn Ave Model at 2056 Auburn Ave in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 802 Uhrig Ave Model at 802 Uhrig Ave starting at $750 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2056 Auburn Ave | 2056 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 802 Uhrig Ave | 802 Uhrig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, Dayton, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.