
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Dean Place Apartments
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Wilmington Pointe

300-302 Nassau St

2424 Mundale Ave

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141-141 Edgar Ave

624-626 Pritz Ave

2418 Brookline Ave

Lakeshore Place

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116 Bellaire Ave
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Walnut Hills, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Walnut Hills Studio Apartments | $992 | $679 | $1,154 |
Walnut Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $729 | $1,329 |
Walnut Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $800 | $2,400 |
Walnut Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $825 | $1,425 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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Cheapest Available Walnut Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hills area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Dean Place Apartments priced from $725. Wilmington Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dean Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Lakeshore Place | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (884 Sq. Ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated) Model at Lakeshore Place starting at $1,070 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Patterson Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hills 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 |
Lakeshore Place | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Dean Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Echelon | The Co-Pilot | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The View at Dayton Towers | The Jones | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Hills is at Dean Place Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Hills Apartment is $790 at Wilmington Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Walnut Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Hills is starting from $885 at Medford Apartments.
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