Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Dayton, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dayton
$1,615/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Dayton is $1,615 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $285 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dayton
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dayton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dayton, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Dayton, KY
Average rent prices in Dayton have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dayton, KY
Rent prices in Dayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dayton is $1,480, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Dayton run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,939.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,145 | No Change |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,491 | 4% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 10% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,975 | No Change | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 17% | 69% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dayton, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,480 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,450 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,900 | 18% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,145
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,491
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
69%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dayton, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,480
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
6%
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.
How does rent in Dayton, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dayton and Covington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dayton
15%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, KY is 1% higher than the median rent in Covington, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,595
6%$1,417
6%$1,412
18%$1,572
7%$1,390
7%$1,560
$1,495
1%$1,495
20%$920
20%$1,425
18%$1,235
41%$1,250
Discover rentals in Dayton, KY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
424 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
812 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #2, Dayton, KY 41074
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dayton
335 Manhattan Blvd, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1181 Manhattan Blvd, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
2 baths
$2,671–$3,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
54m ago
208 8th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,730
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1181 Manhattan Blvd, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
2 baths
$2,671–$3,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #2, Dayton, KY 41074
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dayton
615 O Fallon Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1181 Manhattan Blvd, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
2 baths
$2,671–$3,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
812 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dayton
638 6th Ave #638-2, Dayton, KY 41074
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1181 Manhattan Blvd, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
2 baths
$2,671–$3,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #2, Dayton, KY 41074
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
416 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
812 6th Ave #1, Dayton, KY 41074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Dayton, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Dayton rental market.
How much is rent in Dayton?
The average rent in Dayton is $1,615 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dayton?
Average rent prices in Dayton have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Dayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dayton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Dayton, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).