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property at 3 Edgar Ave

$785

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$785

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Edgar Ave

DaytonOH45410
property at 20 Forestdale Ave

$789 - $1,295

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$789 - $1,295

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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20 Forestdale Ave

FairbornOH45324

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property at 2032 Emerson Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2032 Emerson Ave, Unit 2

2032 Emerson Ave
DaytonOH45406
property at 4105 Natchez Ave

$895

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4105 Natchez Ave

DaytonOH45416
property at 628 W Norman Ave

$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $500 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $1,725. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shroyer Park at $1,095, Hillcrest at $700, and Westwood Montgomery at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shroyer Park$1,095$1,0951
Hillcrest$1,154$7008
Westwood Montgomery$1,160$7006
Santa Clara$1,185$6504
Old North Dayton$1,195$7256
Westwood$1,195$70011
Southern Dayton View$1,197$8503
North Riverdale$1,200$65011
Wesleyan Hill$1,222$9253
Little Richmond$1,250$8959

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes in the Faircreek Ridge neighborhood priced from $540. Chamberlain I & II Apartments in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes5 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Shared Bath5BR,3BA$540
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$695
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Wright Landing Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.21 price per square foot 48 Richmond Ave Model at 48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave48 Richmond Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.21
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$0.73
802 Uhrig Ave802 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Timberlake ApartmentsAugustine2BR,1BA$0.92
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit D2715 Riverside Dr1BR,1BA$0.85
250 E Beechwood Ave, Unit 1250 E Beechwood Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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Affordable, convenient public transportation is available, and there are plenty of places to rent or buy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 2007 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $540 to $6,171. There are also 279 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $650 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $650 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,607.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $575 to $6,171, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $590.

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

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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