Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $800 (7 Rentals)

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310 Old River TrlDayton, OH 45409
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220 Warren St
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220 Warren StDayton, OH 45402

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University Park, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$885
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,075
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering1b/1b LPinetree Apartments LLC1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 Cross St, Unit 2134 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
The Flats at South ParkBurns1BR,1BA$1.94
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering1b/1b LPinetree Apartments LLC1BR,1BA$1.67
101 Fairground Ave, Unit A101 Fairground Ave2BR,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Dayton, OH

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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