1316 W Grand Ave
DaytonOH45402
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Princeton Heights Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (24 Rentals)
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603-605 Rockford Ave
DaytonOH45405
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$650 - $757Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chamberlain I & II Apartments
39 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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$700 - $827Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
320 Grafton
320 Grafton AveDayton, OH 45406
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$700 - $1,025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rockwood Apartments
515 W Grand AveDayton, OH 45405
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Princeton Heights, Dayton, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Heights Studio Apartments | $829 | $650 | $1,200 |
| Princeton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $989 | $575 | $1,775 |
| Princeton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $649 | $2,424 |
| Princeton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $999 | $2,799 |
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Cheapest Available Princeton Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Princeton Heights area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Princeton Heights apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 320 Grafton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Rockwood Apartments | Studio C, L | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Executive House | 1 Bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton Heights, OH
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton Heights 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 Princeton Heights apartment is the 3d Model at Stratford House starting at $1,599 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton Heights 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 |
| Stratford House | 3d | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #2 | 803 Uhrig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 108 E Norman Ave, Unit 3 | 108 E Norman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 2715 Riverside Dr, Unit D | 2715 Riverside Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 2334 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 | 2334 Davue Cir | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2112 Catalpa Dr, Unit 2 | 2112 Catalpa Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 203 Ryburn Ave, Unit 1 | 203 Ryburn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Princeton Heights, Dayton, OH
Thurgood Marshall High School
Dayton City School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (500)
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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Princeton Heights, Dayton, and the greater Dayton area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Princeton Heights Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Princeton Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Princeton Heights is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Princeton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Princeton Heights is Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Princeton Heights costs $1,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Princeton Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Princeton Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Princeton Heights?
Cheap apartments in Princeton Heights have an average cost of $183 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton Heights.
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!