Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (13 Rentals)

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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
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Valerie Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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Northern Hills, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northern Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Hills area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments priced from $799. Belle Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Northern Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$799
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$825
Meadows of CatalpaChristy1BR,1BA$850
Arbors NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Hills, OH

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Hills area is the $1.07 price per square foot 5317 Greencroft Dr Model at 5317 Greencroft Dr, Unit 5317 in the in the Northern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Northern Hills apartment is the 3653 Karwin Dr Model at 3653 Karwin Dr, Unit 3653 starting at $700 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the MacFarlane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5317 Greencroft Dr, Unit 53175317 Greencroft Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.07
3653 Karwin Dr, Unit 36533653 Karwin Dr2BR,1BA$0.64
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #2803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.19
2334 Davue Cir, Unit 22334 Davue Cir1BR,1BA$1.17
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.15
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23
Arbors NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Meadows of CatalpaAlpine1BR,1BA$1.33
Willowood ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.56

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northern Hills, Dayton, OH

Ranked #44

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northern Hills Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Northern Hills is Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Northern Hills costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Hills?

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 6 regular apartments in Northern Hills 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 Northern Hills?

Cheap apartments in Northern Hills have an average cost of $165 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!