Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Dayton
$1,222/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Dayton is $1,222 per month as of November 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $678 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Dayton
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 10% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,391. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dayton run $785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $785 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 2% | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $1,237 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,570 | No Change |  43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairview | $845 | |
Historic Inner East | $1,137 | |
Old North Dayton | $1,000 | |
Santa Clara | $797 | |
South Park | $1,150 | |
University Park | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,025 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,224 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $1,391 | No Change | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$785
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,570
Last year
43%
Fairview
Average rent
$845
Historic Inner East
Average rent
$1,137
Old North Dayton
Average rent
$1,000
Santa Clara
Average rent
$797
South Park
Average rent
$1,150
University Park
Average rent
$1,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,224
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
32%
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
36%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH is 45% higher than the median rent in Fairview, Dayton, OH.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH
1d ago
141 W 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 20
3d ago
Downtown Dayton townhouse for rent in Dayton
215 Ice Ave #215, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
1h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
117 N Patterson Blvd #NA, Dayton, OH 45402
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
1h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
141 W 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
1 bed
1 bath
$757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 20
1h ago
Verified
115 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Dayton house for rent in Dayton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 20
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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 $1,222 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Dayton?
Average rent prices in Downtown Dayton have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.
How does Downtown Dayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Dayton is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $678 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 $49,000/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).