Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (59 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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Wilmington Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmington Apartments

805 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Midtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$795
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Dayton area is the $0.21 price per square foot 48 Richmond Ave Model at 48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Midtown Dayton apartment is the 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Pinetree Apartments in Kettering starting at $1,447 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the MacFarlane 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.
48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave48 Richmond Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.21
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 454202 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.30
1116 W Grand Ave1116 W Grand Ave1BR,1BA$0.82
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$1.14
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
1717 E 3rd St, Unit Lower1717 E 3rd StStudio ,1BA$1.25

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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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown Dayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown Dayton is at 320 Grafton listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Dayton Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Dayton is starting from $800 at Medford Apartments.

What is the most affordable Midtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flight and starts from $980.

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.