Homes for Rent in Dayton, OH Under $1,500 (170 Rentals)

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property at 213 Burns Ave

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Burns Ave

DaytonOH45402
property at 523 Watervliet Ave

$1,495

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$1,495
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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523 Watervliet Ave

DaytonOH45420

Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Dayton and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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property at 1518 Patterson Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1518 Patterson Rd

DaytonOH45420

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

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

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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property at 1252 Catalpa Dr.

$1,250

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$1,250
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

1252 Catalpa Dr.

DaytonOH45402
property at 47 Clover St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

47 Clover St

DaytonOH45410

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Dayton, OH Local Guide

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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Kim • 1+ years in Dayton

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 2022 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,006. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $650 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 $650 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,583.

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 $6,006, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,704. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $610.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.