The Dayton is an apartment community at 6000 Ohio Drive in Plano, TX 75093, for renters comparing lower-cost options in west Plano near the former Crayola Experience site at The Shops at Willow Bend. If you are searching for low cost rental apartments near Crayola Experience, it is important to know that the Plano Crayola Experience location is no longer operating, so the practical location benefit is proximity to the Willow Bend, Park Boulevard, and Dallas North Tollway area rather than access to that specific attraction.
Crayola Experience Plano was a hands-on, ticketed art and color attraction inside The Shops at Willow Bend, the regional mall on West Park Boulevard near the Dallas North Tollway. People still search by the name because it was a recognizable local landmark for kid-focused outings, visiting relatives, school breaks, and errands around west Plano retail. Today, that same area remains useful for access to shopping, dining, services, and major commuting corridors.
From The Dayton, most residents get around by car using Ohio Drive for local trips, then West Spring Creek Parkway, West Park Boulevard, Preston Road, and the Dallas North Tollway for broader Plano and North Dallas access. The community also places residents within practical driving reach of destinations such as Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy, University of Texas at Dallas, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is the closest major airport identified for the community.
For renters watching total monthly cost, I usually recommend comparing more than the base rent. Ask about utilities, pet rent if applicable, reserved carport availability, lease terms, and which homes have been renovated, because those details can change the real monthly number. The Dayton’s current pricing and availability are best confirmed directly with the leasing office before you apply.
The floor plan mix is straightforward: The Dayton offers one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, including two-bedroom townhome-style options. Current plan sizes range from 701 to 1,182 square feet, with one-bedroom layouts in the 701 to 730 square-foot range and two-bedroom layouts from 893 to 1,182 square feet. That gives you a practical spread to compare if you are deciding between a smaller home, a roommate setup, a dedicated work area, or a little more storage.
The community amenities are especially relevant if you are trying to keep everyday costs predictable without giving up useful on-site features. Residents have access to a fully equipped fitness center, two swimming pools, a tennis court, parcel lockers, on-site maintenance, and a clothing care center. The Dayton is also pet-friendly, and the community FAQ notes an on-site dog park, with pet fees, pet rent, and breed or weight guidelines to confirm before move-in.
Inside the apartment homes, features may include stainless appliances, built-in microwaves, multi-cycle dishwashers, quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplashes, hardwood-style flooring, upgraded light fixtures, private patios or balconies, walk-in and linen closets, and high-speed internet wiring. Wood-burning fireplaces and split-level designs are available in select homes, so they are worth asking about if those details matter to you.
The honest trade-off is that this is a car-oriented Plano location, not a place I would recommend if you want to walk to the former Crayola Experience site or depend on that attraction as a regular nearby amenity. It is a better fit for someone who wants a practical west Plano home base with access to major roads, retail corridors, and everyday community amenities.
If The Dayton sounds like it belongs on your comparison list, contact the leasing office or schedule a tour to review current availability, plan finishes, pet details, and the full monthly cost before making a decision.