Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (8 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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East Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Pointe Apartments

743 Old Harshman RdDayton, OH 45431
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RiverWorks Lofts
1 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 5 Beds unit found at Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes priced from $540. The Province has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes5 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Shared Bath5BR,3BA$540
The Province2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,055
Emerald LakesThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OH

As of September 09, 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 Furnished Apartment Model at Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes starting at $650 with a $0.44 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 TownhomesFurnished Apartment4BR,3BA$0.44
Fairfield Lakes2TH2BR,2BA$1.51
The Province2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Windsor Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Emerald LakesThe Opal1BR,1BA$1.62
The Promenade at Beaver CreekThe Lilac1BR,1BA$1.68
The Lofts at Willow CreekAtticoStudio ,1BA$1.88
Furnished Studio-Dayton - FairbornFurnished Studio-Dayton - FairbornStudio ,1BA$5.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Dayton, OH

Ranked #32

Among cities in Ohio 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 is a cheap apartment in Gateway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Emerald Lakes which is listed at $1,259, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $1,559.

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 3 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 $329 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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