Cheap Homes for Rent in Dayton Neighborhood of Newark, NJ from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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Dayton, Newark, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dayton area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Estates priced from $1,175. Sheridan Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage EstatesStudio1BR,1BA$1,175
Sheridan GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
BLVD 446C1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $2.38 price per square foot 176 Scheerer Ave Model at 176 Scheerer Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Clinton Hill neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 124-130 Ellis Ave starting at $1,895 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
176 Scheerer Ave, Unit 2176 Scheerer Ave4BR,1BA$2.38
124-130 Ellis Ave1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.83
59 E Runyon St, Unit 359 E Runyon St3BR,1BA$2.20
103 Willoughby St, Unit 1st fl103 Willoughby St3BR,1BA$2.35
304-306 Renner Ave, Unit 1304-306 Renner Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
22 Van Velsor Pl, Unit 2k22 Van Velsor Pl2BR,1BA$2.24
905 Bergen St, Unit 3A905 Bergen St2BR,1BA$2.24
167 Shephard Ave, Unit B167 Shephard Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
907 Bergen St, Unit 3907 Bergen St2BR,1BA$2.24
21 Eckert Ave, Unit 321 Eckert Ave1BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $7,190. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $1,200 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $1,200 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,397.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $2,195 to $6,349, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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