Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgemont Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (21 Rentals)

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May-Lin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

May-Lin Manor

1711-1715 McArthur AveDayton, OH 45417
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Hillside Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

2240-2270 S Patterson BlvdDayton, OH 45409
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Rice Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rice Terrace

2525 Lakeview AveDayton, OH 45417
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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Edgemont, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Edgemont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgemont area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $479. 310-316 Superior Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Edgemont apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$479
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Art Lofts at the Arcade2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$913
Home Telephone Building LoftsStudio-The AcmeStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgemont, OH

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgemont 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 Edgemont 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 Edgemont 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
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.20
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
314 Ethel Ave, Unit 1A314 Ethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Edgemont, Dayton, and the greater Dayton area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Edgemont Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgemont Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Edgemont?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgemont is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgemont?

The cheapest apartment in Edgemont is Audubon Crossing which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Edgemont costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgemont?

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 3 regular apartments in Edgemont 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 Edgemont?

Cheap apartments in Edgemont have an average cost of $2,089 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgemont.

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