Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (37 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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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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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 Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$795
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.21 price per square foot 48 Richmond Ave Model at 48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 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.
48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave48 Richmond Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.21
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
2056 Auburn Ave2056 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
108 E Norman Ave108 E Norman Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
540 Imo Dr, Unit 2540 Imo Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
250 E Beechwood Ave, Unit 1250 E Beechwood Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$1.14
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20

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Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH

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

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3.5
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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.

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 $817 at Audubon Crossing.

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 $1,500.

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