Average Rent in Dayton, OH
6 apartment buildings, 52 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,081/mo
Cheapest
$799/mo
Properties
6
Units
52
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Dayton, OH.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Dayton, OH Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Van Buren Village
3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
KEO Management
3055 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439, USA
Peak 10 Properties
531 Belmonte Park N Floor 1, Dayton, OH 45405, USA
The Flats at South Park
619 Nathan Pl, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
ELEMENT OAKWOOD APARTMENTS
310 Old River Trail, Dayton, OH 45479, USA
Flats on Jefferson
100 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren Village 3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | $799 | $891 | $1.41 | 3.1 (231) | 28 |
| 2 | KEO Management 3055 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439, USA | $925 | $1,298 | $1.11 | 4.9 (44) | 11 |
| 3 | Peak 10 Properties 531 Belmonte Park N Floor 1, Dayton, OH 45405, USA | $1,025 | $1,129 | $1.21 | 1.1 (14) | 5 |
| 4 | The Flats at South Park 619 Nathan Pl, Dayton, OH 45409, USA | $1,082 | $1,364 | $1.93 | 4.1 (11) | 7 |
| 5 | ELEMENT OAKWOOD APARTMENTS 310 Old River Trail, Dayton, OH 45479, USA | $1,815 | $1,815 | $2.20 | 4.9 (35) | 1 |
| 6 | Flats on Jefferson 100 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | -- | -- | -- | 2.7 (12) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Van Buren Village
3.1 (231)3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
KEO Management
4.9 (44)3055 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439, USA
Peak 10 Properties
1.1 (14)531 Belmonte Park N Floor 1, Dayton, OH 45405, USA
The Flats at South Park
4.1 (11)619 Nathan Pl, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
ELEMENT OAKWOOD APARTMENTS
4.9 (35)310 Old River Trail, Dayton, OH 45479, USA
Flats on Jefferson
2.7 (12)100 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dayton, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,081 per month, based on 52 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Van Buren Village to $1,815 at ELEMENT OAKWOOD APARTMENTS.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077/mo | $1,025/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $976/mo | $799/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $1,155/mo | $909/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $1,495/mo | $1,495/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Dayton, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dayton, OH averages $976/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,155/mo. At the local median household income of $43,454, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dayton, OH at $866/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dayton, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dayton, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$43,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,081/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Dayton, OH is $43,454 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dayton, OH
Overall prices in Dayton, OH runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dayton, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,081 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,655/mo |
Population
136,741
Median household income
$43,454
Census median rent
$866/mo
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Dayton, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Dayton, OH | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,113 | +95% | 11 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,596 | +48% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,550 | +43% | 7 |
| Hamilton, OH | $1,412 | +31% | 7 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,813 | +68% | 7 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,331 | +23% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dayton, OH?
The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,081 per month, based on 52 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dayton, OH?
The lowest available rent in Dayton, OH starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH average $976/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH average $1,155/mo. Units start from $909/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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