Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $600 (19 Rentals)

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property at 17 Maylan Dr

$685 - $700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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17 Maylan Dr

DaytonOH45405

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property at 628 W Norman Ave

$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
113 Niagara Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,674. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the 2312 Davue Cir Model at 2312 Davue Cir, Unit 2 starting at $900 with a $0.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
2312 Davue Cir, Unit 22312 Davue Cir2BR,1BA$0.69
2056 Auburn Ave2056 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.02
1067 Salem Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR,2BA$0.93
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
108 E Norman Ave108 E Norman Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
802 Uhrig Ave802 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
113 Niagara Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.67
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornell Heights, Dayton, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornell Heights?

There are currently 510 Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, OH with pricing that ranges from $600 to $1,674. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornell Heights ranging from $650 to $1,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cornell Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cornell Heights ranges from $650 to $1,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,183.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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