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

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Hoover Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoover Place

5407 Hoover AveDayton, OH 45417
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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
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Valerie Woods
2 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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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Stillwater Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillwater Landing

4341 Foxton CtDayton, OH 45414
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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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Union Terminal
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Terminal

118 S Old Mill RdEnglewood, OH 45322

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasantwood Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Broadmoor ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$782
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$799
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garden Woods ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 358 W Nottingham Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
Arbors NorthTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.07
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.19
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C3222 Athens Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
Broadmoor ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1.18
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio, including Dayton. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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