Dovetree
5480 Dovetree Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45439
1-2 Beds | $1,195 - $1,695
Rental Market Trends in Dayton, OH
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,017/month.
Rent in Dayton is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,017/month
Average Rent
671 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.2%
Change / Year
2,356
Available Apartments
Dayton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Dayton average $857 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,017 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,336 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,562 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Dayton, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Dayton, OH
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
28%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dayton?
Based on current rent prices, Old Dayton, Eastern Hills and Grafton Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dayton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dayton?
Based on current rent prices, McCook Field, Webster Station and McPherson are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dayton.
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Which Dayton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Dayton with the most apartments available are Downtown Dayton, Webster Station and Northwest .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dayton, OH?
Because the average rent in Dayton is $1,017, you’ll want to make about $3,390 per month or $40,680 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dayton, OH is 3.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dayton is 15.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $857 - $1,562. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 6.0% more for utilities, and 1.9% less for transportation.
How does Dayton, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dayton, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Dayton Area GuideStudio
$485/month
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One Bedroom
$652/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,090/month
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Three Bedroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dayton?
The average rent in Dayton is $1,017 per month, which is 38.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Dayton?
The average rent for a house in Dayton, OH is $1,534 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Dayton?
The average rent for a townhome in Dayton, OH is $1,180 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Dayton?
The average rent for a condo in Dayton, OH is $728 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Dayton?
Rents in Dayton, OH are increasing, with prices up 2.2% year-over-year and $22 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Dayton?
In Dayton, OH, 31% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.