Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grafton Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $525 (33 Rentals)

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The Echelon
$795 - $1,400

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The Echelon

344 Firwood DrDayton, OH 45419
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Salemview Apartments
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Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Audubon Crossing
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Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Cheapest Available Grafton Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grafton Hill area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $639. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Grafton Hill apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$639
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS41BR, 1BA$650
2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 454201 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$775
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR, 1BA$795
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$800
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Large - Partial Renovation1BR, 1BA$819
Bridges of Pine Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$925
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR, 1BA$975
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR, 1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grafton Hill, OH

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grafton Hill area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4 Bed / 4 Bath Model at The Flight in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,049. The second greatest value Grafton Hill apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at 18-26 HOLT in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting at $1,325 with a $0.98 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grafton Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flight4 Bed / 4 Bath4BR, 4BA$0.63
18-26 HOLT3BR/2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$0.98
Executive House2 Bedroom XLarge2BR, 1BA$0.92
2247 Salem Ave, Unit 22472247 Salem Ave3BR, 1.5BA$0.96
363 Park Dr, Unit 363 Park Ave363 Park Dr1BR, 1BA$0.83
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR, 2BA$0.93
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR, 1.5BA$0.95
108 E Norman Ave108 E Norman Ave2BR, 1BA$0.99
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.08
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.00

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Grafton Hill, Dayton, and the greater Dayton area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grafton Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grafton Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grafton Hill is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grafton Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Grafton Hill is Audubon Crossing which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Grafton Hill costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grafton Hill?

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 16 regular apartments in Grafton Hill 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 Grafton Hill?

Cheap apartments in Grafton Hill have an average cost of $1,473 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grafton Hill.

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