
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Grafton House

310-316 Superior Ave

320 Grafton Ave

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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $755 | $689 | $795 |
Old Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $1,025 | $1,600 |
Old Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $1,195 | $1,195 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $479. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. 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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Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Rockwood Apartments | 1 BD 1BA B | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dayton, OH
As of July 12, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Audubon Crossing starting at $1,159 with a $1.25 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 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Rockwood Apartments | 1 BD 1BA B | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
310-316 Superior Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
320 Grafton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Chamberlain I & II Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Dayton, Dayton, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 $479 at Audubon Crossing.
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 $1,025 at Rockwood Apartments.
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