Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (99 Rentals)

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$735

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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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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Stratford Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

4715 Dugger DrDayton, OH 45417
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Stillwater Landing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillwater Landing

4341 Foxton CtDayton, OH 45414
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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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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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113 Niagara Ave
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113 Niagara Ave

113 Niagara AveDayton, OH 45405

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Northwest, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Willowood Apartments priced from $599. 300 Forest Park Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
300 Forest Park Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$620
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
2334-2338 Davue Cir1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
96 Cromwell Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
CedargateStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$758

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, OH

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2247 Salem Ave Model at 2247 Salem Ave, Unit 2247 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1067 Salem Ave starting at $880 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the MacFarlane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2247 Salem Ave, Unit 22472247 Salem Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
1067 Salem Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.80
99 Bennington Dr, Unit 10199 Bennington Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
128 Pointview Ave, Unit 128.5128 Pointview Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
802 Uhrig Ave802 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
1116 W Grand Ave1116 W Grand Ave1BR,1BA$0.86
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.08
300 Forest Park Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest is under $758.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is 300 Forest Park Dr which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?

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 Northwest 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 Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $156 which is $869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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