
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (33 Rentals)
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802 Uhrig Ave

470 Burman Ave

Meadows of Catalpa

Daytona Village Apartments

3858 Haney Rd

Trotwood Commons

3532 Dorham Pl
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Siena Village Senior Living

829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 3

829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 4

948 Westwood Ave

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2312 Davue Cir, Unit 2

1970 Parkhill Dr

Arbors North

King Court Apartments
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505 Brookwood Ct

Valerie Woods

Valerie Woods Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

Omega Senior Lofts

Valerie Woods Apartments

Tri-Court

Twin Manor
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Orchard at Shiloh Phase II

3222 Athens Ave

Shiloh Villas

Covenant Manor

1427 Stuben Dr

Flats on Wolf Creek

Belle Meadows

Willowood Apartments
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Trotwood Senior Lofts
Northern Hills, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $625 | $989 |
| Northern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $700 | $1,199 |
| Northern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $1,098 | $1,463 |
| Northern Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
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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 Meadows of Catalpa priced from $795. Flats on Wolf Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $798. Here are the most affordable Northern Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows of Catalpa | Christy | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Flats on Wolf Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Belle Meadows | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Trotwood Commons | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Willowood Apartments | One Bed One Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Arbors North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Jalen Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Hills, OH
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Hills area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2312 Davue Cir Model at 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Northern Hills apartment is the 2056 Auburn Ave Model at 2056 Auburn Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 | 2312 Davue Cir | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2056 Auburn Ave | 2056 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Townhouse Court Apartments | CT 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 802 Uhrig Ave | 802 Uhrig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Trotwood Commons | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Siena Village Senior Living | The Aspen | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Belle Meadows | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Meadows of Catalpa | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Arbors North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 Meadows of Catalpa which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Northern Hills costs $1,150.
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 9 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 $148 which is $1,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Hills.
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