Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (109 Rentals)

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922 Linden Ave
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922 Linden Ave

922 Linden AveDayton, OH 45410
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222 Klee Ave, Unit 222A

222 Klee Ave
DaytonOH45403

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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 Studio unit found at Dean Place Apartments priced from $680. Wright Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
Wright Landing Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Camellia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$784
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$802
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $0.35 price per square foot 950 Irving Ave Model at 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $556. The second greatest value East Dayton apartment is the 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Pinetree Apartments in Kettering starting at $1,447 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the MacFarlane 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.
950 Irving Ave, Unit 950950 Irving Ave5BR,2BA$0.35
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
1354-1356 Ohmer St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.75
1510 Chapel St, Unit SMW Home Rental1510 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.08
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
3129 S Smithville Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.09
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
TIMBER RIDGE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
4644 Burkhardt Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Wright Landing Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Dayton is 4644 Burkhardt Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Dayton costs $1,283.

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 2 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 $1,389 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dayton.

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