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Dayton, NJ

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Home to Weequahic Lake and Park just south of Newark

Park-Like Lake Outdoors Golf Commuter

Nestled just south of Downtown Newark, Dayton is a small community that’s home to the sprawling Weequahic Lake and Park. A public golf course, a lake for fishing, and nature trails can be found in this abundantly green suburb. Apartments for rent in Dayton are fairly affordable, and residents appreciate living so close to a city park and lake. Dayton sits immediately west of the Newark Liberty International Airport, and residents can easily commute into Elizabeth or New York City for work or leisure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dayton, NJ is $1,835 for one bedroom, and $2,363 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,835/month
814 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Von Thuns Country Farm Market
  • Davidson's Mill Pond Park
  • NJ Audubon Plainsboro Preserve
  • Ireland Brook Conservation Area
  • Beekman Road

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • Newark Liberty International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.