Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Riverside Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Senior Lofts

2333 Harshman RdDayton, OH 45424
Senior Living
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RiverWorks Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RiverWorks Lofts

2325 Harshman RdDayton, OH 45424
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Gateway, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Dayton, OH is a 3 Beds unit found at Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes priced from $575. The Province has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath TH3BR,1BA$575
The Province3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$1,200
The Properties at Wright FieldPrairies 21 - Active Duty3BR,2BA$1,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OH

As of July 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway 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 Gateway apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Apt Model at Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes starting at $540 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Faircreek Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway 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
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath Apt4BR,2BA$0.36
The Province3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.02
The Promenade at Beaver CreekThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.43
Emerald LakesThe Jewel3BR,2BA$1.56
Windsor Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
The Lofts at Willow CreekAttico 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
Furnished Studio-Dayton - FairbornFurnished Studio-Dayton - FairbornStudio ,1BA$5.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Dayton, OH

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?

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 Gateway 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 Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $277 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.