Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (21 Rentals)

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May-Lin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

May-Lin Manor

1711-1715 McArthur AveDayton, OH 45417
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Stratford Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

4715 Dugger DrDayton, OH 45417
Senior Living
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Rice Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rice Terrace

2525 Lakeview AveDayton, OH 45417

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Lakeview, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, OH

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 BD D,K,A,N Model at Rockwood Apartments in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Audubon Crossing starting at $999 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR,2BA$0.93
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Park Layne Apartments1BD (11th Floor)1BR,1BA$1.34
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$1.46
320 GraftonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS21BR,1BA$1.69

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeview, Dayton, OH

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Dayton, Ohio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeview Apartment is $650 at Chamberlain I & II Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeview is starting from $950 at Executive House.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.