Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (23 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
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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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Stillwater Landing
Studio 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 1 Bed unit found at Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments priced from $799. Broadmoor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$799
Broadmoor ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$800
Arbors NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Meadows of CatalpaChristy1BR,1BA$850
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, OH

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha in the in the Philadelphia Woods neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the Renovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Garden Woods Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 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.
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Garden Woods ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
1136 Stoney Springs Road, Unit 1136 Stoney1136 Stoney Springs Road2BR,1BA$1.01
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.19
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.18
3222 Athens Ave, Unit C3222 Athens Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
Broadmoor ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1.21
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 Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,745.

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 12 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 $134 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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

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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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