Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (29 Rentals)

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1123 Pritz Ave

DaytonOH45410
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The Echelon
$1,110 - $1,655
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The Echelon

344 Firwood DrDayton, OH 45419
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Twin Towers Place
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Twin Towers Place

250 Allen StDayton, OH 45410
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Medford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Medford Apartments

275 Medford StDayton, OH 45410
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Wilmington Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmington Apartments

805 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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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 $680. Flyer Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$819
Lakeshore PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$839
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,1BA$845
The View at Dayton TowersThe JonesStudio,1BA$1,035
The EchelonThe Co-Pilot2BR,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dean Place Apartments in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the 1331 Chardon Ct Model at 1331 Chardon Ct, Unit Apartment C starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Oregon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
1331 Chardon Ct, Unit Apartment C1331 Chardon Ct1BR,1BA$1.00
The EchelonThe Co-Pilot2BR,1BA$1.83
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,1BA$1.25
Lakeshore PlaceThe Aspen (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.42
The View at Dayton TowersThe JonesStudio ,1BA$1.93
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Flyer Pointe which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $1,192.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Hills?

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 4 regular apartments in Walnut Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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