Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $900 (7 Rentals)

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property at 213 Burns Ave

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213 Burns Ave

DaytonOH45402

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 Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. Audubon Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dayton area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,772. The second greatest value Downtown Dayton apartment is the Whitmore Model at The Cannery Loft Apartments starting at $1,485 with a $1.30 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 House3a3BR,2BA$1.15
The Cannery Loft ApartmentsWhitmore2BR,2BA$1.30
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR,2BA$0.93
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Park Layne Apartments1BD (11th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.34
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.15
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.30
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Dayton?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,512. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Dayton ranging from $950 to $2,800.

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 $950 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,642.

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