
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Hillcrest, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $700 | $650 | $750 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $762 | $625 | $849 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $750 | $1,600 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $975 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 320 Grafton Ave priced from $750. Brookview Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Brookview Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton Ohio | For Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day... | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, OH
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.95 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Townhouse Court Apartments in the in the Northridge Estates neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the The Shiloh Model at Daytona Village Apartments starting at $899 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the McPherson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhouse Court Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Daytona Village Apartments | The Shiloh | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Executive House | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton Ohio | For Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Brookview Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Dayton, OH
Ranked #74
Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $750 at 320 Grafton Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $899 at Daytona Village Apartments.
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