Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Dayton, OH

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $975. This is -49%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$975

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

582

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $975. This is -49%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
66%
11%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$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

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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 price trends in
Dayton, OH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Dayton, OH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Dayton, OH is $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $895. Houses for rent in Dayton, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,245.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,267

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,645

2%

4%

Studio

$645

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dayton, OH, 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, OH to other cities

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

Dayton

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,912
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, OH is 49% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

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Cost of living in
Dayton, OH

The overall cost of living in Dayton, OH is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

7% higher

Housing

18% lower

Transportation

1% lower

Utilities

11% higher

Apartments for rent in Beavercreek

Discover rentals in Dayton, OH

20 West Mumma Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

20 West Mumma Avenue

20 W Mumma Ave, Dayton, OH 45405

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

413 Briarwood Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wright View apartment for rent in Dayton

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 9

OH_AM_2323-2331 Riverside Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

OH_AM_2323-2331 Riverside Drive

2323 Riverside Dr, Dayton, OH 45405

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

2331 Rugby Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

2331 Rugby Road

2331 Rugby Rd, Dayton, OH 45406

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$725

Apartment for rent

803 N Gettysburg Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Residence Park apartment for rent in Dayton

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

65 E Maplewood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Riverdale house for rent in Dayton

House for rent

117 Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

117 Elizabeth St

117 Elizabeth St, Dayton, OH 45405

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

12 WESTVIEW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

12 WESTVIEW

12 South Westview Avenue, Dayton, OH 45403

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent