
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $800 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Park Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $1,085 | $1,708 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $885 | $2,400 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $960 | $1,600 |
University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $985 | $3,940 |
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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Dayton, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Medford Apartments priced from $885. The Flight has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
The Flight | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering | 1b/1b LPinetree Apartments LLC | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, OH
As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.88 price per square foot 134 Cross St Model at 134 Cross St, Unit 2 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Flight starting at $1,075 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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134 Cross St, Unit 2 | 134 Cross St | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
The Flight | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
The Flats at South Park | Burns | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering | 1b/1b LPinetree Apartments LLC | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
101 Fairground Ave, Unit A | 101 Fairground Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Dayton, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Dayton, OH
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University 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 3 regular apartments in University Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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