Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Row Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (46 Rentals)

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Valerie Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
Senior Living
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University Row, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Row Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Row area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable University Row apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$650
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
320 Grafton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$795
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Row, OH

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Row 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 University Row apartment is the 3a Model at Stratford House starting at $1,649 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Row apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Stratford House3a3BR,2BA$1.07
The Livery1x11BR,1BA$0.99
727 W Fairview Ave, Unit 1727 W Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,2BA$1.03
603 Rockford Ave, Unit 1603 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
2334 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 22334 Davue Cir1BR,1BA$1.17
Riverstone ApartmentsConveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ...1BR,1BA$1.20
203 Ryburn Ave, Unit 1203 Ryburn Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Row, Dayton, OH

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Dayton, OH. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the University Row Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal 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 Row Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Row?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Row is under $818.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Row?

The cheapest apartment in University Row is Chamberlain I & II Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in University Row costs $1,614.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Row?

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 7 regular apartments in University Row 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 Row?

Cheap apartments in University Row have an average cost of $135 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Row.

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