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

Lakeshore Place

Flyer Pointe

28 Mcreynolds St

Rockwood Apartments

Wilmington House Roscommon Place

2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 45420

2351 E 5th St

110 Johnson St, Unit 112 #1
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2349 E 5th St, Unit 2351 E 5th Upstairs

423 Quitman St, Unit 423 Quitman

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118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower

Executive House

1422 Bancroft St

Audubon Crossing

Riverstone Apartments

307-309 Delaware Ave

Medford Apartments
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2419 E 4th St

22 Emmet St, Unit 15

2417 E 4th St

The Sutton

Apartments at 310 Superior

Monument

The Flats on Jefferson

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341 Park Dr, Unit 341A Park Drive
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726 Taylor St

1039 Salem Ave, Unit 3

The View at Dayton Towers

511-513 St Paul Ave

607 E 5th St

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635 Pritz Ave, Unit 635 Pritz Ave

Delco Lofts

1619-1621 W 5th St

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28 Johnson St, Unit 28 Johnson

1105-1107 Grafton Ave
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Park Layne Apartments

The 503 Apartments

1241 Epworth Ave

821 Catalpa Dr.

46 Emmet St

The Huffman at The Fire Blocks District

The Delco

Pinetree Apartments in Kettering

Graphic Arts Lofts

Dayton View Commons II
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Midtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $659 | $1,537 |
| Midtown Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $650 | $2,037 |
| Midtown Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $780 | $3,102 |
| Midtown Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $950 | $3,512 |
| Midtown Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $750 | $3,599 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Chamberlain I & II Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Flyer Pointe | 1 Bedroom - Large | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Executive House | 1 Bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 | 950 Irving Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| Stratford House | 3a | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Pinetree Apartments in Kettering | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
| 1510 Chapel St, Unit SMW Home Rental | 1510 Chapel St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1067 Salem Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| 635 Pritz Ave, Unit 635 Pritz Ave | 635 Pritz Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Audubon Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 607 E 5th St | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower | 118 Linden Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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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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