Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Dayton, OH

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

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Total rentals

510

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dayton, OH is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
66%
12%
2%
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 3% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Dayton, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,245.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$747

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,300

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,595

5%

3%

Studio

$662

2%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$662

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$747

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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 by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,897

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dayton, OH is 47% 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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8.4

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1 bath

$700

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8.5

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12 South Westview Avenue, Dayton, OH 45403

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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2331 Rugby Road - Photo 1 of 1

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7.8

Very good

2331 Rugby Road

2331 Rugby Rd, Dayton, OH 45406

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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905 Neal Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Five Oaks apartment for rent in Dayton

905 Neal Ave #6, Dayton, OH 45406

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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Available Feb 24

1773 Brookline Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Linden Heights apartment for rent in Dayton

1773 Brookline Ave #4, Dayton, OH 45420

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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McCook Field apartment for rent in Dayton

809-811 Herman

809 Herman Ave, Dayton, OH 45404

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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