
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Foxboro Arms Apartments
Northwest, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $850 | $650 | $1,075 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $625 | $1,325 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $750 | $1,499 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $800 | $1,580 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes priced from $775. Shiloh Gardens Independent Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
Broadmoor Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $782 |
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Daytona Village Apartments | The Smyrna | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, OH
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.15 price per square foot Renovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Garden Woods Apartments in the in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Philadelphia Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Garden Woods Apartments | Renovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 3 | 58 W Nottingham Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Arbors North | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Daytona Village Apartments | The Shiloh | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Trotwood Commons | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 1 | 4336 Fair Oaks Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C | 3222 Athens Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Broadmoor Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Getting Around the Northwest Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Shiloh Gardens Independent Living which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,275.
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 6 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 $115 which is $1,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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