Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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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 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest?

There are currently 559 Apartments for Rent in Northwest, OH with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,190. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest ranging from $475 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest ranges from $475 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,544.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest range from $945 to $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

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