Wright State University

Dayton, OH

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Wright State University - Dayton, OH Area Guide

Exemplary higher education in suburban Dayton

Public Suburban Raiders Research

Named after the legendary Dayton natives Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University is a relatively young institution that has already distinguished itself as an excellent educational and research environment. The campus is home to several popular attractions for the local population, including the Creative Arts Center, the Stein gallery, and the Nutter Center arena. Twenty of the campus’ major buildings are linked by a two-mile underground tunnel system, allowing you to traverse the university in spite of any inclement weather conditions. With Wright-Patterson Air Force Base right next door, the area surrounding Wright State is full of neighborhoods serving the local collegiate and military populations. The Woodland Hills and Wrightview neighborhoods in particular are full of affordable apartments, condos, and houses perfect for folks seeking budget-friendly options near the WSU campus. Just south of campus, Fairfield Road is mined with a wide selection of shopping and dining options, including the popular Mall at Fairfield Commons.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dayton, OH is $878 for a studio, $1,009 for one bedroom, $1,324 for two bedrooms, and $1,549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 474 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $878/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 672 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,009/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,012 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,324/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,297 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,549/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Driscoll Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)

Public

Grades K-5

511 Students

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

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

Pathway School of Discovery

Public

Grades K-8

819 Students

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery

Public

Grades K-8

567 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

  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
  • Cemex Reserve
  • Russ Nature Reserve
  • Beaver Creek State Park
  • Eastwood 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 February 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.