Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (55 Rentals)

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1226 Huffman Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1226 Huffman Ave

1226 Huffman AveDayton, OH 45403
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Twin Towers Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers Place

250 Allen StDayton, OH 45410
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Penn Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Garden Apartments

1231 Spinning RdDayton, OH 45432
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Riverside Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Senior Lofts

2333 Harshman RdDayton, OH 45424
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Huffman Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huffman Place

100 Huffman AveDayton, OH 45403
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Hillside Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

2240-2270 S Patterson BlvdDayton, OH 45409
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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 4644 Burkhardt Ave priced from $700. Wright Landing Apartment 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
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Colonial CourtOne bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$750
Woodman ParkFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$769
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$819
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,1BA$825
Van Buren Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $1.19 price per square foot Woods D - Non-Active Duty Model at The Properties at Wright Field in the in the Gateway neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East 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 East Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Properties at Wright FieldWoods D - Non-Active Duty4BR,2BA$1.19
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
229 Adams St, Unit 229 Adams Street, Dayton,229 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Lakeshore Place2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.11
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
4644 Burkhardt Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
1616 Xenia Ave, Unit 1616 Xenia Ave - Lower1616 Xenia Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Dayton is at Dean Place Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Dayton Apartment is $700 at 4644 Burkhardt Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Dayton is starting from $800 at 4644 Burkhardt Ave.

What is the most affordable East Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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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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