Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (18 Rentals)

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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
Senior Living
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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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Union Terminal
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Terminal

118 S Old Mill RdEnglewood, OH 45322

Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Dayton and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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 Shiloh Gardens Independent Living priced from $779. Meadows of Catalpa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Meadows of CatalpaChristy1BR,1BA$795
Broadmoor ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$813
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$825
Rivers Edge Apartments and TownhomesCuyahoga1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, OH

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.07 price per square foot 5317 Greencroft Dr Model at 5317 Greencroft Dr, Unit 5317 in the in the Northern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 3543 Otterbein Ave Model at 3543 Otterbein Ave, Unit 3543 starting at $1,250 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Wesleyan Hill 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.
5317 Greencroft Dr, Unit 53175317 Greencroft Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.07
3543 Otterbein Ave, Unit 35433543 Otterbein Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Stoneridge Apartments2 Bed 1 BathStoneridge Apartments2BR,1BA$1.07
Broadmoor ApartmentsHickory2BR,1BA$1.27
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.19
2334 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 22334 Davue Cir1BR,1BA$1.10
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.15
151 Niagara Ave, Unit 1151 Niagara Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
706 N Broadway St, Unit A706 N Broadway St1BR,1BA$1.08

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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.

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 $1,745.

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 10 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 $129 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

Expert Rental Resources

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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