Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1008 W Fairview Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
2327 N Main2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2247 Salem Ave Model at 2247 Salem Ave, Unit 2247 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1008 W Fairview Ave starting at $700 with a $0.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2247 Salem Ave, Unit 22472247 Salem Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.96
1008 W Fairview Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.70
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
2327 N Main2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Dayton, OH

Ranked #67

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $700 at 1008 W Fairview 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 $1,200 at 2327 N Main.

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Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.