Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Dayton, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dayton, OH rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,045/month. Renters today are paying $65 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Dayton sits 46.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it one of the more accessible Midwest metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 515 total rentals across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Dayton run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, 2-bedrooms around $975/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $1,785/month. This range covers options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Gateway rents fell 54.7% year over year to $725/month across 13 rentals, and Forest Ridge Quail Hollow dropped 53.5% to $1,145/month. These steep declines contrast with the citywide 10.0% rise, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Dayton
$1,045/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Dayton is $1,045 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dayton
515
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dayton, OH
Average rent prices in Dayton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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, OH
Rent prices in Dayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dayton is $895, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Dayton run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 8% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,785 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Dayton | $1,299 | |
Fairview | $875 | |
Five Oaks | $772 | |
Grafton Hill | $945 | |
North Riverdale | $900 | |
Santa Clara | $795 | |
Shroyer Park | $1,020 | |
Walnut Hills | $950 | |
Westwood | $962 | |
Wright View | $795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
North Riverdale
Average rent
$900
Westwood
Average rent
$962
Shroyer Park
Average rent
$1,020
Grafton Hill
Average rent
$945
Downtown Dayton
Average rent
$1,299
Walnut Hills
Average rent
$950
Fairview
Average rent
$875
Santa Clara
Average rent
$795
Five Oaks
Average rent
$772
Wright View
Average rent
$795
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Dayton, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dayton and Beavercreek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dayton
46%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, OH is 41% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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8%$1,400
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13%$1,100
10%$948
8%$1,360
30%$1,050
9%$1,172
1%$1,050
4%Cost of living in Dayton, OH
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Dayton, OH
5d+ ago
Five Oaks apartment for rent in Dayton
605 Forest Ave #605, Dayton, OH 45405
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Linden Heights apartment for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 25
5d+ ago
North Riverdale house for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available May 11
14h ago
323 Xenia Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dayton
4 beds
3 baths
$5,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dayton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Dayton
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Dayton
4 beds
4 baths
$3,195
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
10h ago
Verified
4705 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440
1–2 beds
1 bath
$940–$1,040
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
933 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$824–$1,048
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
2d ago
Verified
4600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440
1 bed
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1053 1053 - 1059 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440
1 bed
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
500 Bowie Drive, Dayton, OH 45417
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
10h ago
Verified
4705 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440
1–2 beds
1 bath
$940–$1,040
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
933 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420
2 beds
0–1 bath
$890–$1,048
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2500 Orchard Dr, Dayton, OH 45426
2 beds
1 bath
$918
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
4d ago
Verified
1635 Autumn Spice Pl #NA, Dayton, OH 45459
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
$2,725
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dayton, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Dayton rental market.
How much is rent in Dayton?
The average rent in Dayton is $1,045 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dayton?
Average rent prices in Dayton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Dayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dayton is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dayton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dayton are Five Oaks ($772/mo), Santa Clara ($795/mo), and Wright View ($795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Dayton, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dayton?
Dayton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $950 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom prices declined 1.4% year over year.
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).