
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $700 (21 Rentals)
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University Park, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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 | $1,156 | $881 | $1,537 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $795 | $2,570 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $750 | $2,896 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $975 | $3,512 |
University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $970 | $3,895 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Park Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Riverstone Apartments priced from $795. Medford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. 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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Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
The View at Dayton Towers | The Jones | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Flight | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,070 |
The Deneau | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, OH
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.63 price per square foot The Bailey Model at Centerfield Flats in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $2,793. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the Wright Model at Water Street Apartments starting at $2,025 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton 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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Centerfield Flats | The Bailey | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
Water Street Apartments | Wright | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
704 E Stewart St | 704S | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
The Flight | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Monument | Lowe | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
St. Clair Lofts | Merchant | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Riverstone Apartments | 1 BD Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Flats at South Park | Clover II | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
The View at Dayton Towers | The Jones | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Dayton, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,334.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is Riverstone Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University Park costs $2,432.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Park?
Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $1,276 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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