Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Dayton
$1,299/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Dayton is $1,299 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Dayton
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Dayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
Average rent prices in Downtown Dayton have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
Rent prices in Downtown Dayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Dayton is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dayton run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,574.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $665 | No Change | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | No Change | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 |  2% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 14% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairview | $750 | |
Historic Inner East | $1,124 | |
Old North Dayton | $850 | |
Santa Clara | $850 | |
South Park | $1,262 | |
University Park | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,347 | No Change | 22% |
Studio
Average rent
$665
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Fairview
Average rent
$750
Historic Inner East
Average rent
$1,124
Old North Dayton
Average rent
$850
Santa Clara
Average rent
$850
South Park
Average rent
$1,262
University Park
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Dayton, 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 Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Dayton and Fairview by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Dayton
32%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH is 73% higher than the median rent in Fairview, Dayton, OH.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
5d+ ago
141 W 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$757
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton townhouse for rent in Dayton
215 Ice Ave #215, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
Available Oct 22
4h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,849
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton townhouse for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,095
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,849
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
141 W 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$757
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
117 N Patterson Blvd #NA, Dayton, OH 45402
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 20
4h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,849
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Dayton apartment for rent in Dayton
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Dayton rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Dayton?
The average rent in Downtown Dayton is $1,299 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Dayton?
Average rent prices in Downtown Dayton have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Downtown Dayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Dayton is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Dayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Dayton, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).