Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grafton Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (30 Rentals)

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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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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 Studio unit found at Flyer Pointe priced from $679. 310-316 Superior Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Grafton Hill apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flyer PointeStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$679
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,1BA$765
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grafton Hill, OH

As of July 22, 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 2a Model at Stratford House starting at $1,574 with a $1.06 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
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
134 Cross St, Unit 2134 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.07
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.99
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,1BA$1.07
603 Rockford Ave, Unit 1603 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Grafton Hill is 310-316 Superior Ave which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Grafton Hill costs $2,462.

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 3 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 $2,462 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grafton Hill.

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