
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (45 Rentals)
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Chamberlain I & II Apartments

2010 Auburn Ave

Rockwood Apartments

320 Grafton

644 Redwood Ave

410 Delaware Ave

527-531 Grafton Ave

475 W Grand Ave, Unit 25
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1133 Linda Vista Ave

475 W Grand Ave, Unit apt 16

136 Lexington Ave, Unit 1

Executive House

Audubon Crossing

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212 E Bruce Ave

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829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 4

225 Victor Ave

829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 3

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2312 Davue Cir, Unit 2

1970 Parkhill Dr

Dayton View Commons II

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Georgetown Village

Tri-Court

Twin Manor

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113 Niagara Ave

113 Niagara Ave

17 Maylan Dr

3222 Athens Ave

68 Knecht Dr

57 Pointview Ave

307-309 Delaware Ave

410 E Bruce Ave

1067 Salem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Heights Studio Apartments | $725 | $700 | $750 |
| Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $802 | $625 | $1,349 |
| Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $800 | $1,674 |
| Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $945 | $1,300 |
| Cornell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 113 Niagara Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 113 Niagara Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 320 Grafton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Executive House | 1 Bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Apartments at 310 Superior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2312 Davue Cir Model at 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the 2056 Auburn Ave Model at 2056 Auburn Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 | 2312 Davue Cir | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2056 Auburn Ave | 2056 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Townhouse Court Apartments | CT 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 108 E Norman Ave | 108 E Norman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 113 Niagara Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Audubon Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Park Layne Apartments | 1BD (11th Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 100 Victor Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Victor Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Apartments at 310 Superior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $650 at Chamberlain I & II Apartments.
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.
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