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East Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 1610 Woodman Drive priced from $625. 4644 Burkhardt Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable East Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1610 Woodman Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
4644 Burkhardt Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$675
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Van Buren Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$749
1635 Watervliet AveOne Bed Apt D1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $0.88 price per square foot 132 Cross St Model at 132 Cross St, Unit 132 in the in the McPherson neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Dayton apartment is the THE REMINGTON Model at Yorktown Colony Apartments starting at $1,170 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Twin Towers neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
132 Cross St, Unit 132132 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
Yorktown Colony ApartmentsTHE REMINGTON3BR,1.5BA$0.93
163 Church St, Unit SMW Home Rental Corp163 Church St3BR,1BA$0.96
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.00
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
547 Wyoming St, Unit 547547 Wyoming St1BR,1BA$0.97
1610 Woodman Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.91
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
1613 Huffman Ave, Unit Huffman Ave Apartments1613 Huffman Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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East Dayton, Dayton, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan 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 searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Dayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dayton is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in East Dayton is 1610 Woodman Drive which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in East Dayton costs $1,564.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Dayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in East Dayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Dayton?

Cheap apartments in East Dayton have an average cost of $900 which is $664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dayton.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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