
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $500 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Walnut Hills area of Dayton.


Flyer Pointe

Dean Place Apartments

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Wilmington Pointe
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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 | $908 | $640 | $1,099 |
| Walnut Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $867 | $700 | $1,045 |
| Walnut Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $800 | $2,250 |
| Walnut Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $825 | $1,425 |
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There are currently 20 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 $680. Flyer Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $680 |
| Flyer Pointe | 1 Bedroom - Medium | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Lakeshore Place | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (884 Sq. Ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH
As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at SWA - 2308 Wayne Ave. in the in the McPherson neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the Cliffside Model at Wyoming Hills starting at $910 with a $1.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWA - 2308 Wayne Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Wyoming Hills | Cliffside | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Dean Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lakeshore Place | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (750 Sq. Ft. - Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1319 Chardon Ct, Unit Unit D | 1319 Chardon Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1315 Chardon Ct, Unit D | 1315 Chardon Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The View at Dayton Towers | The Park | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
| Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Flyer Pointe | 1 Bedroom - Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hills is under $910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Flyer Pointe which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $1,225.
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 2 regular apartments in Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills?
Cheap apartments in Walnut Hills have an average cost of $177 which is $1,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.
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