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

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Valerie Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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Stratford Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

4715 Dugger DrDayton, OH 45417
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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Princeton Heights, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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. Rockwood Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton Heights, OH

As of October 26, 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 3c Model at Stratford House starting at $1,699 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Stratford House3c3BR,2.5BA$1.31
The LandingWyandot 12BR,2.5BA$1.19
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.76
1824 Elsmere Ave, Unit #21824 Elsmere Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,2BA$1.03
603 Rockford Ave, Unit 1603 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
Art Lofts at the Arcade1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton Heights, Dayton, OH

Ranked #32

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton Heights is at Chamberlain I & II Apartments listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Heights Apartment is $721 at Chamberlain I & II Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Princeton Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton Heights is starting from $950 at Executive House.

What is the most affordable Princeton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockwood Apartments and starts from $1,195.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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