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Rental Market Trends in Dayton, KY

What is the average rent in Dayton, KY?

$1,475/month

Average Rent

744 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Dayton, KY is $1,475 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Dayton rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dayton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,475 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,753 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,418 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,475/month
744 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,753/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,418/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dayton, KY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $30 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dayton, KY
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dayton, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
60% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dayton, KY?

Because the average rent in Dayton is $1,475, you’ll want to make about $4,916 per month or $58,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Dayton, KY

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The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour

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$1,495 - $2,195

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Velo Riverside

1181 Manhattan Blvd,
Dayton, KY 41074

$1,479 - $3,686

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$1,300 - $3,467

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617 Manhattan Blvd

617 Manhattan Blvd,
Dayton, KY 41074

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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