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

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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Grandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

645 W Grand AveDayton, OH 45406
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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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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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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Grand Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place

729 W Grand AveDayton, OH 45406
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$479
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$705
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Audubon Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Rockwood Apartments1 BD 1BA B1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Dayton, Dayton, OH

Ranked #42

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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