Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (77 Rentals)

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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 Amhurst priced from $665. Dean Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable East Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AmhurstBristolStudio,1BA$665
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
Wright Landing Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Van Buren Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$719
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$779
Colonial CourtOne bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$788
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Garden Model at Pinetree Apartments in Kettering in the in the MacFarlane neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value East Dayton apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Livery starting at $1,000 with a $0.99 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.
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2 Bath Garden2BR,2BA$1.14
The Livery1x11BR,1BA$0.99
1328 St Adalbert Ave, Unit 31328 St Adalbert Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Wyoming HillsCliffside2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
4644 Burkhardt Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
1319 Chardon Ct, Unit D1319 Chardon Ct1BR,1BA$1.04
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
1315 Chardon Ct, Unit D1315 Chardon Ct1BR,1BA$1.14
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 $790.

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 $1,563.

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 18 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 $439 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dayton.

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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