Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $600 (15 Rentals)

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616 Rockford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

616 Rockford Ave

616 Rockford AveDayton, OH 45405
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36 Mcowen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

36 Mcowen St

36 Mcowen StDayton, OH 45405

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16-18 W Helena
2 Bedroom Apartments

16-18 W Helena

16-18 W HelenaDayton, OH 45405
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462 Forest Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

462 Forest Ave

462 Forest AveDayton, OH 45405
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1151 N Main St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1151 N Main St

1151 N Main StDayton, OH 45405

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Elite Manor
Studio Apartments

Elite Manor

1001-1017 Riverside DrDayton, OH 45405
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1520 N Main St
Studio Apartments

1520 N Main St

1520 N Main StDayton, OH 45405
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1141 N Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1141 N Main St

1141 N Main StDayton, OH 45405
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Asbury Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Apartments

215 McDaniel StDayton, OH 45405
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$750
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, OH

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1 BD I & M Model at Rockwood Apartments in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 320 Grafton starting at $800 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rockwood Apartments1 BD I & M1BR,1BA$1.14
320 Grafton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
1019 Old Orchard Ave, Unit 31019 Old Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $795 at Rockwood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverdale is starting from $1,025 at Rockwood Apartments.

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