Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (77 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 22

110 Johnson St, Unit 112 #1

110 Johnson St
DaytonOH45410

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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 Rockwood Apartments priced from $700. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Midtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$710
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$749
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$802

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Dayton area is the $0.35 price per square foot 950 Irving Ave Model at 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $556. The second greatest value Midtown Dayton apartment is the 3a Model at Stratford House starting at $1,772 with a $1.15 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.
950 Irving Ave, Unit 950950 Irving Ave5BR,2BA$0.35
Stratford House3a3BR,2BA$1.15
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
1510 Chapel St, Unit SMW Home Rental1510 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.08
1067 Salem Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.80
635 Pritz Ave, Unit 635 Pritz Ave635 Pritz Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
607 E 5th StTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.15
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$0.94

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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 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 $802.

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 $710, while the average apartment in Midtown Dayton costs $1,299.

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 $2,199 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Dayton.

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