Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacFarlane Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $311 (51 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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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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113 Niagara Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

113 Niagara Ave

113 Niagara AveDayton, OH 45405

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Rice Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rice Terrace

2525 Lakeview AveDayton, OH 45417
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1067 Salem Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1067 Salem Ave

1067 Salem AveDayton, OH 45406

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MacFarlane, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available MacFarlane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MacFarlane area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $639. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable MacFarlane apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$639
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS41BR, 1BA$650
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR, 1BA$795
320 Grafton1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$800
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$875
Bridges of Pine Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$925
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR, 1BA$955
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR, 1BA$975
The Flats on Jefferson1 Bedroom - C1BR, 1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacFarlane, OH

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the MacFarlane area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3a Model at Stratford House in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,772. The second greatest value MacFarlane apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at 18-26 HOLT in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting at $1,325 with a $0.98 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for MacFarlane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford House3a3BR, 2BA$1.15
18-26 HOLT3BR/2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$0.98
Executive House2 Bedroom XLarge2BR, 1BA$0.92
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$1.11
Rockwood Apartments2 BD D,K,A,N2BR, 2BA$0.93
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.08
Park Layne Apartments1BD (3rd-4th Floor)1BR, 1BA$1.20
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR, 1BA$1.15
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR, 1BA$1.30
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR, 1BA$1.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, 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 filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MacFarlane Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in MacFarlane?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in MacFarlane is at The 503 Apartments listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom MacFarlane Apartment is $639 at Audubon Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in MacFarlane is starting from $975 at 607 E 5th St.

What is the most affordable MacFarlane Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap MacFarlane Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,068.

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