Average Rent in Dayton, KY and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Dayton, KY

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, KY is $1,462. This is -26% lower than the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,462

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, KY is $1,462. This is -26% lower than the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

53%

35%

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

63%

37%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Dayton, KY
The monthly rent for an apartment in Dayton, KY is $1,379. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, KY costs about $1,129 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,499. Houses for rent in Dayton, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,947.


1 bedroom	$1,395	1%	13%
2 bedroom	$1,749	11%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,025	9%	7%
4 bedroom	$3,247	No Change	33%
Studio	$800	No Change	-


Apartments	$1,379	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,497	No Change	-
Houses	$1,947	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dayton, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Dayton, KY to other cities

Median rent prices in Dayton, KY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Covington, KY.

Dayton

Median rent price$1,462

26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400

29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, KY is 4% higher than the median rent in Covington, KY.

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