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

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Audubon Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Valerie Woods
2 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $479. 310-316 Superior Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable University Row apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$479
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$729
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$795
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Row, OH

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Row area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value University Row apartment is the Wyandot 1 Model at The Landing starting at $1,450 with a $1.13 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.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
The LandingWyandot 12BR,2.5BA$1.13
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
802 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4802 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.65
86 Vine St, Unit 8686 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.20
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.10
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$1.01
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Row, Dayton, OH

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Row?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Row is at Home Telephone Building Lofts listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Row Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Row Apartment is $479 at Audubon Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Row Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Row is starting from $899 at Daytona Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable University Row Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Row Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,047.

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