Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (44 Rentals)

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$800 - $1,500

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18 Rogge St

DaytonOH45409

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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
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Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Medford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Medford Apartments

275 Medford StDayton, OH 45410
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Wilmington Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmington Apartments

805 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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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. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Midtown Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$695
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 454201 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$779
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$802

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Dayton, OH

As of March 24, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 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.
48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave48 Richmond Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.21
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2 Bath Garden2BR,2BA$1.14
The Livery1x11BR,1BA$0.99
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.10
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 454201 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $700.

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 $817 at Audubon Crossing.

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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