Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dayton 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 Downtown Dayton apartment is the 2a Model at Stratford House starting at $1,574 with a $1.06 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.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Layne Apartments1BD (11th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.34
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.28
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Dayton?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $710 to $3,512. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Dayton ranging from $800 to $2,520.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Dayton ranges from $800 to $2,520 with an average monthly rent of $1,486.

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