Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (23 Rentals)

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110 Wroe Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Wroe Ave

110 Wroe AveDayton, OH 45406
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27 Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Central Ave

27 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Grandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

645 W Grand AveDayton, OH 45406
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Holt Manor
Studio Apartments

Holt Manor

701 Meredith StDayton, OH 45402
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542-544 Salem Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

542-544 Salem Ave

542-544 Salem AveDayton, OH 45406
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Lexington Lodge
Studio Apartments

Lexington Lodge

18-32 Lexington AveDayton, OH 45402

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1 Yale Ave
Studio Apartments

1 Yale Ave

1 Yale AveDayton, OH 45406
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24 Yale Ave
Studio Apartments

24 Yale Ave

24 Yale AveDayton, OH 45406
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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Dolly Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dolly Manor

215 Salem AveDayton, OH 45406
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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Wright View Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wright View Apartments

847 Riverview TerDayton, OH 45402
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Grand Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place

729 W Grand AveDayton, OH 45406
Senior Living

Old Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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 Rockwood Apartments priced from $675. 320 Grafton 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$675
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$707
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dayton, OH

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Dayton area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Audubon Crossing in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Old Dayton apartment is the Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $795 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.19
706 N Broadway St, Unit A706 N Broadway St1BR,1BA$1.08
320 Grafton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.29
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Dayton, Dayton, OH

Ranked #43

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2.5
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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

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.