University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

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University of Dayton - Dayton, OH

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The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university founded in 1850 by the Marianists, the Society of Mary. One of the largest private universities in Ohio, UD strives to develop critical minds and compassionate hearts while linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Academic offerings at UD are nationally recognized, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels.

Located on the banks of the Miami River in southwestern Ohio, UD sits less than two miles from Downtown Dayton. A wide range of houses and apartments are available for rent within close proximity to campus, with options in South Park, Downtown, and Oakwood being particularly convenient. Those anticipating longer commutes will appreciate easy access to both I-75 and U.S. 35 from the UD campus.

NCAA Division I Flyers athletic teams, various art performances, community service opportunities, and more than 270 student groups all contribute to a lively campus atmosphere at UD. The Dayton area is brimming with history, imagination, innovation, and world-class arts and culture. Both Cincinnati and Columbus are just an hour’s drive from campus as well.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Dayton, OH is $846 for a studio, $978 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 474 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $846/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $978/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 982 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,272/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,292 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,500/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 4-5

453 Students

Normandy Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

419 Students

Dr John Hole Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

414 Students

Harman Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

413 Students

Beverly Gardens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

395 Students

Hadley E Watts Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

687 Students

Oakwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

303 Students

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

787 Students

Mad River Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

553 Students

E. J. Brown Pre-K-8 School

Public

Grades 7-8

361 Students

Oakwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

683 Students

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

787 Students

Stebbins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,091 Students

Northridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

422 Students

Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 7-12

122 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Patterson Homestead
  • Carillon Historical Park
  • PNC 2nd Street Market
  • Five Rivers Metroparks Main Office
  • Hills & Dales MetroPark

Airports

  • James M Cox Dayton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.