
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (20 Rentals)
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2529 W Riverview Ave

1316 W Grand Ave

Chamberlain I & II Apartments

136 Lexington Ave
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Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornell Heights Studio Apartments | $677 | $655 | $700 |
Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $829 | $600 | $1,145 |
Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,045 | $695 | $1,600 |
Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $890 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $655. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $655 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $700 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Executive House | 1 Bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH
As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the 803 Uhrig Ave Model at 803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #3 starting at $700 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the McPherson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grafton House | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #3 | 803 Uhrig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Park Layne Apartments | 1BD (11th Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B | 2715 Riverside Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Executive House | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C | 3222 Athens Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Riverstone Apartments | Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 $725 at 320 Grafton Ave.
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 $950 at Executive House.
What is the most affordable Cornell Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornell Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Layne Apartments and starts from $1,695.
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