Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Dayton, OH

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $1,000. This is -49%, or $950, lower than the national average.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

502

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $1,000. This is -49%, or $950, lower than the national average.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
66%
12%
1%
0%
$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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $900. Houses for rent in Dayton, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$961

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,300

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,595

2%

2%

Studio

$637

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$637

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$961

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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.

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$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,803
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, OH is 45% 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

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1d ago

9

Excellent

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2323 Riverside Dr, Dayton, OH 45405

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1354-1356 Ohmer St

1354 Ohmer Ave, Dayton, OH 45410

2 beds

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$700–$900

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

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$700

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65 E Maplewood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2331 Rugby Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2331 Rugby Road

2331 Rugby Rd, Dayton, OH 45406

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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222 Klee Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

222 Klee Ave

222 Klee Ave, Dayton, OH 45403

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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342 Lookout Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

342 Lookout Avenue

342 Lookout Ave, Dayton, OH 45417

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$775

Apartment for rent

518 Delaware Ave, Dayton, OH 45405 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Apartment for rent