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Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $400 to $5,611 with an overall median price of $1,535. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Springfield at $650, Old North Dayton at $550, and Arlington Heights at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Springfield$710$6504
Old North Dayton$725$5502
Arlington Heights$795$7502
Fairlane$795$7502
Pineview$795$6503
Westwood$795$7504
Westwood Montgomery$795$7504
Residence Park$822$6958
Philadelphia Woods$884$5506
Linden Heights$892$8006

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 and Townhomes in the Faircreek Ridge neighborhood priced from $540. 1610 Woodman Drive in the Eastmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes5 Bed 3 Bath Apt with Shared Bath5BR,3BA$540
1610 Woodman Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$715
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton 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 Dayton apartment is the 1276 Robbins Run Ct Model at 1276 Robbins Run Ct, Unit 1276 starting at $1,450 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Outer Centerville Kettering 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.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
1276 Robbins Run Ct, Unit 12761276 Robbins Run Ct2BR,2BA$0.92
Prime at Wright Apartments and TownhomesFurnished Apartment4BR,3BA$0.44
132 Cross St, Unit 132132 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Woodhills ApartmentsThe Princeton: 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Timberlake ApartmentsAugustine2BR,1BA$0.92
547 Wyoming St, Unit 547547 Wyoming St1BR,1BA$0.97
1610 Woodman Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.91

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February 26, 2025

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 2019 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $5,611. There are also 329 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $287 to $6,995.

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 $287 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,596.

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 $850 to $5,611, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $540.

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