Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 310-316 Superior Ave priced from $725. 320 Grafton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dayton area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Downtown Dayton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Audubon Crossing starting at $790 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Park Layne Apartments1BD (11th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.34
201 Bonner St201 Bonner St1BR,1BA$1.24
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
Rockwood Apartments1 BD F1BR,1BA$1.01
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Dayton. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Dayton is at The View at Dayton Towers listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment is $725 at 310-316 Superior Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dayton is starting from $950 at Executive House.

What is the most affordable Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,047.

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