Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grafton Hill Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (35 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Grafton Hill apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Medium1BR,1BA$739
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grafton Hill, OH

As of December 12, 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 1x1 Model at The Livery starting at $1,000 with a $0.99 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
The Livery1x11BR,1BA$0.99
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #2803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
108 E Norman Ave, Unit 3108 E Norman Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit D2715 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.97
2334 Davue Cir, Unit 22334 Davue Cir1BR,1BA$1.17
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
2112 Catalpa Dr, Unit 22112 Catalpa Dr1BR,1BA$1.00
203 Ryburn Ave, Unit 1203 Ryburn Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Grafton Hill is Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $713, while the average apartment in Grafton Hill costs $1,629.

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 15 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 $830 which is $799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grafton Hill.

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!