
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dayton Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $700 (38 Rentals)
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1 Vassar Ave, Unit Room2

Heritage Estates

16 Irving Ave

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69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Apt 3

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300 Lyons Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

6 Pomona Ave, Unit DD

166 Chancellor Ave, Unit 1
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257 Lehigh Ave, Unit 3

296 Renner Ave

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47 Saint James Pl, Unit 3, Unit 3

243 Osborne Terrace

205 Chancellor Ave

144-146 Mapes Avenue, 3

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275 Clinton Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

156 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

117 Parkview Terrace
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Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments

129 Chancellor Ave

595 Elizabeth Ave

305 Osborne Ter

103 Chancellor Ave

Wainwright Street Arms

Elizabeth Goldsmith

603 Elizabeth Avenue

469 Elizabeth Ave
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67 US-1

1042 Bergen St

20-26 Elizabeth Ave

44 Irving Ave

14 Grant Ave

Sheridan Gardens

Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/Hot Water Included, Live-in Manager

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1036 Cross Ave
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Dayton, Newark, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Dayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $925 | $2,300 |
| Dayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,725 | $3,000 |
| Dayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $900 | $3,469 |
| Dayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dayton Neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dayton area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at Heritage Estates priced from $1,250. Sheridan Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Sheridan Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/Hot Water Included, Live-in Manager | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Cosmo440 Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.76 price per square foot 176 Weequahic Ave Model at 176 Weequahic Ave in the in the Livingston neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 183 Chancellor Ave Model at 183 Chancellor Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Livingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Weequahic Ave | 176 Weequahic Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 183 Chancellor Ave, Unit First Floor | 183 Chancellor Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 26 Harding Ter, Unit 1 | 26 Harding Ter | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 971 Bergen St, Unit 4 | 971 Bergen St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 47 Saint James Pl, Unit 3 | 47 Saint James Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 300 Lyons Ave, Unit 6 | 300 Lyons Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 275 Clinton Pl, Unit 1 | 275 Clinton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/Hot Water Included, Live-in Manager | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 69 Mapes Ave, Unit 3 | 69 Mapes Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Heritage Estates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dayton is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dayton?
The cheapest apartment in Dayton is Sheridan Gardens which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Dayton costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dayton?
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 8 regular apartments in Dayton 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 Dayton?
Cheap apartments in Dayton have an average cost of $445 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dayton.
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