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

Dean Place Apartments

2308 Wayne Avenue Dayton 45420

846-848 Xenia Ave

323 Xenia Ave

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1331 Chardon Ct, Unit Apartment C, Unit Apartment C
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Wilmington Pointe

Wyoming Hills

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20 Parnell Ave, Unit Unit #2, Unit Unit #2

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341 Park Dr, Unit 341A Park Drive, Unit 341A Park Drive

3136-3140 Hassler St

925 Xenia Ave

The View at Dayton Towers
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1123 Pritz Ave

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The Echelon

228 James St

227 James St

Twin Towers Place

2605-2609 Revere Ave

218-218 Klee Ave
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Medford Apartments

Wilmington Apartments

3136-3138 Hassler St

1515 Wyoming St

1925 Brookline Ave

424 Bantz Ct

1430 Coventry Rd
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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 | $983 | $640 | $1,174 |
| Walnut Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $729 | $1,370 |
| Walnut Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $800 | $1,799 |
| Walnut Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $960 | $1,655 |
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There are currently 29 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 $819. 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 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Lakeshore Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The View at Dayton Towers | The Jones | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| The Echelon | The Co-Pilot | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1331 Chardon Ct, Unit Apartment C | 1331 Chardon Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Echelon | The Co-Pilot | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Lakeshore Place | The Aspen (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The View at Dayton Towers | The Jones | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| Flyer Pointe | 1 Bedroom Medium Renovated | 1BR,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.
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