Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (49 Rentals)

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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Towers Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers Place

250 Allen StDayton, OH 45410
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Huffman Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huffman Place

100 Huffman AveDayton, OH 45403
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Hillside Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

2240-2270 S Patterson BlvdDayton, OH 45409
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The Lakewoods Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakewoods Apartments

980 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Midtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 310-316 Superior Ave priced from $725. 320 Grafton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Midtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Rockwood Apartments1 BD F1BR,1BA$795
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$819
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Dayton area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Midtown Dayton apartment is the 134 Cross St Model at 134 Cross St, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
134 Cross St, Unit 2134 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Lakeshore Place2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.11
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Rockwood Apartments1 BD F1BR,1BA$1.01
603 Rockford Ave, Unit 1603 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Dayton, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Dayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Dayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Dayton is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Dayton?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Dayton is 310-316 Superior Ave which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Midtown Dayton costs $2,462.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Dayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Midtown Dayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown Dayton?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Dayton have an average cost of $2,462 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Dayton.

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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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