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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 222 Klee Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Klee Ave, Unit 222A

222 Klee Ave
DaytonOH45403

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property at 628 W Norman Ave

$735

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $550 to $6,099 with an overall median price of $1,308. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stoney Ridge at $780, Lakeview at $795, and Old Dayton at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stoney Ridge$780$7801
Lakeview$795$57532
Old Dayton$795$65014
Five Oaks$800$70011
Wright View$800$67517
College Hill$809$60011
Walnut Hills Montgomery$819$6793
Springfield$825$5507
Santa Clara$835$7255
Fairview$837$6009

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 $560. 300 Forest Park Dr in the Northridge Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. 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$560
300 Forest Park Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$620
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS41BR,1BA$650
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
4644 Burkhardt Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.35 price per square foot 950 Irving Ave Model at 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $556. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1354-1356 Ohmer St starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Oregon 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.
950 Irving Ave, Unit 950950 Irving Ave5BR,2BA$0.35
1354-1356 Ohmer St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.75
1067 Salem Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.80
99 Bennington Dr, Unit 10199 Bennington Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Prime at Wright Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$0.77
802 Uhrig Ave802 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
Timberlake ApartmentsAugustine2BR,1BA$0.92
1116 W Grand Ave1116 W Grand Ave1BR,1BA$0.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Dayton, OH Area Reviews

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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 2035 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,099. There are also 308 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $475 to $5,995.

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 $475 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,551.

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 $899 to $6,099, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,704. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $610.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.