Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grafton Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (14 Rentals)

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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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 $388. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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$388
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$795
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
310-316 Superior AveAvailability2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grafton Hill, OH

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grafton Hill area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Grafton Hill apartment is the Wright Model at Water Street Apartments starting at $2,025 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. 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.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Water Street ApartmentsWright2BR,2BA$1.59
The LandingWyandot Large2BR,2.5BA$1.45
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Park Layne Apartments1BD (9th-10th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.30
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$1.01
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
St. Clair LoftsMerchant1BR,1BA$1.61
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Premium1BR,1BA$1.30
310-316 Superior AveAvailability2BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Grafton Hill Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grafton Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Grafton Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Grafton Hill is at Chamberlain I & II Apartments listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grafton Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grafton Hill Apartment is $388 at Audubon Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grafton Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grafton Hill is starting from $800 at 310-316 Superior Ave.

What is the most affordable Grafton Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Grafton Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockwood Apartments and starts from $1,195.

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