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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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Dayton, OH is $854 for a studio, $1,007 for one bedroom, $1,328 for two bedrooms, and $1,559 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $854/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,007/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,328/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,298 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,559/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Normandy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

497 Students

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

494 Students

Harman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

Dr John Hole Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

Driscoll Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

Oakwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

318 Students

Hadley E Watts Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

820 Students

Northwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

365 Students

Pathway School of Discovery

Public

Grades K-8

819 Students

Oakwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

623 Students

Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Public

Grades 9-12

319 Students

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

820 Students

Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 6-12

111 Students

Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

87 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.