Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (65 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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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 Burkhardt Valley Apartments priced from $700. 1610 Woodman Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burkhardt Valley Apartments1BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$700
1610 Woodman Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$700
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Van Buren Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Colonial CourtOne bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$750
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Patterson House Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$835
1635 Watervliet AveTwo Bed2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dayton, OH

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dayton area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value East Dayton apartment is the 229 Adams St Model at 229 Adams St, Unit 229 Adams Street, Dayton, starting at $1,395 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.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
229 Adams St, Unit 229 Adams Street, Dayton,229 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$1.06
The LandingWyandot 12BR,2.5BA$1.13
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
1610 Woodman Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
TIMBER RIDGE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Burkhardt Valley Apartments1BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Dayton is Burkhardt Valley Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Dayton costs $1,675.

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 $1,125 which is $550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dayton.

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