
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Gateway, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,190 | $760 | $1,621 |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $550 | $1,900 |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $707 | $1,750 |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,045 | $2,553 |
Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $540 | $2,553 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes | 5 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Shared Bath | 5BR,3BA | $540 |
The Province | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,055 |
Emerald Lakes | The Opal | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Properties at Wright Field | Woods D - Non-Active Duty | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes | Furnished Apartment | 4BR,3BA | $0.44 |
Fairfield Lakes | 2TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Province | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Windsor Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Emerald Lakes | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Promenade at Beaver Creek | The Lilac | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Lofts at Willow Creek | Attico | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Furnished Studio-Dayton - Fairborn | Furnished Studio-Dayton - Fairborn | Studio ,1BA | $5.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGateway, Dayton, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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