
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dresden, OH from $400 (59 Rentals)
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Colony Terrace Apartments

Mapleview Terrace Apartments

Frank Cook Senior Housing

Newark Townhomes

Hawthorne Apartments

Meadowood

Fairfield Studio Apartments

Heathwood Village

Canal Crossing
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Colonial Estates

Colonial Village

McMillen Woods Apartments

Mount Vernon Arms

Waterford Arms

Crystal Lake

The Apartments at Glenwood

Summerhouse Square

Park Hill Apartments

Muirwood Village Apartments
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Coventry Apartments

Londondale Village

Kensington Village

The Apartments at Fox Run

31 N 3rd St

Arbors of Mt. Vernon

Kingswood Court Apartments

Sandhurst

Newark Village Square

Reddington Pines
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Retreat at Mount Vernon

1360 Log Pond Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055

Country Village

The Grad Luxury Apartments

Roxford Village

Pataskala Village Square

Autumn Run

Oxford Square Apartments

91 W 5th St

908 Putnam Ave
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906 Putnam Ave

Lafayette Mills Apartments

145 Lincoln St

425 Mt Vernon Rd

185 Monroe St

420 E Indiana St

614 Cliffwood Ave

Riverside Towers

15 Arlington Ave

The Lofts at 4 Park Place
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Dresden, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dresden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Studio Apartments | $801 | $427 | $1,245 |
| Dresden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $500 | $1,875 |
| Dresden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $595 | $2,274 |
| Dresden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $770 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Dresden Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dresden, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Terrace Apartments priced from $500. Mapleview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dresden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Mapleview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $535 |
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Canal Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Meadowood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Mount Vernon Arms | 1 Bed Upstairs Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Crystal Lake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Colonial Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Park Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dresden, OH and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dresden area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Honeybrook Greene in the starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Dresden apartment is the 2bd 1.5bth garden Model at McMillen Woods Apartments starting at $1,129 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Park Trails neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dresden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeybrook Greene | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| McMillen Woods Apartments | 2bd 1.5bth garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Roxford Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Grad Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Sandhurst | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Park Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Canal Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mapleview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Colony Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dresden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dresden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dresden is at Fairfield Studio Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dresden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dresden Apartment is $500 at Colony Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dresden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dresden is starting from $685 at Colony Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dresden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dresden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mapleview Terrace Apartments and starts from $770.
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