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

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Valerie Woods
1 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$655
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #3803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Park Layne Apartments1BD (11th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.34
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,2BA$1.03
Executive House2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.33
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C3222 Athens Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH

Ranked #39

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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