Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Valerie Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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Stratford Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

4715 Dugger DrDayton, OH 45417
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $388. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$388
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,1BA$799
Rivers Edge Apartments and TownhomesCuyahoga1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the 3 BD G&H Model at Rockwood Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Rockwood Apartments3 BD G&H3BR,2BA$0.87
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.64
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.10
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C3222 Athens Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
310-316 Superior AveAvailability2BR,1BA$1.23
314 Ethel Ave, Unit 1A314 Ethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio, including Dayton. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Cornell Heights Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Heights Apartment is $388 at Audubon Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornell Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornell Heights is starting from $800 at 310-316 Superior Ave.

What is the most affordable Cornell Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cornell Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockwood Apartments and starts from $1,195.

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