Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (60 Rentals)

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1226 Huffman Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1226 Huffman Ave

1226 Huffman AveDayton, OH 45403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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South Park, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Park area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Dean Place Apartments priced from $680. 320 Grafton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Park apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$731
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$779
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Park, OH

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Park 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 South Park apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Livery starting at $1,000 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
The Livery1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Wyoming HillsCliffside2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
545 Wyoming St, Unit 545 Wyoming street545 Wyoming St1BR,1BA$0.97
1116 W Grand Ave, Unit Apartment #11116 W Grand Ave1BR,1BA$0.82
1315 Chardon Ct, Unit D1315 Chardon Ct1BR,1BA$1.14
118 Linden Ave, Unit Lower118 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
1319 Chardon Ct, Unit Unit D1319 Chardon Ct1BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio including South Park, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Park is under $790.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Park?

The cheapest apartment in South Park is Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in South Park costs $1,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Park?

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 15 regular apartments in South Park 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 South Park?

Cheap apartments in South Park have an average cost of $804 which is $766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Park.

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