
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $780 | $1,692 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $675 | $1,705 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $690 | $2,121 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $600 | $2,724 |
| Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $610 | $2,724 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OH
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.23 price per square foot Woods D - Non-Active Duty Model at The Properties at Wright Field in the in the Gateway neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the The Aspen Model at The Promenade at Beaver Creek starting at $1,670 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Gateway 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Properties at Wright Field | Woods D - Non-Active Duty | 4BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Promenade at Beaver Creek | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| Windsor Place Apartment | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 49208 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Meadowrun Apartments | Floor Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| TIMBER RIDGE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Emerald Lakes | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Peppertree Villas | The Huffman | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Lofts at Willow Creek | Attico | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Amhurst | Bristol | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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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 $1,640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Peppertree Villas which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $1,534.
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 11 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 $314 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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