
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (22 Rentals)
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Rockwood Apartments

310-316 Superior Ave

320 Grafton Ave

Chamberlain I & II Apartments
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Old Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Dayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Dayton Studio Apartments | $675 | $650 | $700 |
Old Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $763 | $689 | $795 |
Old Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $950 | $1,600 |
Old Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $1,150 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Old Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Dayton area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old Dayton apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $700 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dayton, OH
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Dayton area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Old Dayton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Audubon Crossing starting at $790 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grafton House | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Riverstone Apartments | Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio ,1BA | $1.37 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Dayton, Dayton, OH
Ranked #38
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Dayton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment is $712 at Chamberlain I & II Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Dayton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Dayton is starting from $900 at 320 Grafton Ave.
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