Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (53 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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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 Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Midtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Dayton area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Midtown Dayton apartment is the 3e Model at Stratford House starting at $1,699 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton 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.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Stratford House3e3BR,2BA$1.04
132 Cross St, Unit 132132 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The LandingWyandot 12BR,2.5BA$1.13
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.00
Lakeshore Place2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.11
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
547 Wyoming St, Unit 547547 Wyoming St1BR,1BA$0.97

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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 Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $712, while the average apartment in Midtown Dayton costs $2,475.

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 $2,475 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Dayton.

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