Dovetree
5480 Dovetree Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45439
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Rental Market Trends in Dayton, OH
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,003/month.
Rent in Dayton is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,003/month
Average Rent
670 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1%
Change / Year
1,556
Available Apartments
Dayton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Dayton average $854 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,003 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,327 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,567 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Dayton, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Dayton, OH
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
28%
Below $700/month
29%
$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, North Riverdale and Eastern Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dayton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dayton?
Based on current rent prices, Webster Station, McCook Field and Downtown Dayton 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 Shroyer Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dayton, OH?
Because the average rent in Dayton is $1,003, you’ll want to make about $3,343 per month or $40,116 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 $854 - $1,567. 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
$486/month
$1,066/month
One Bedroom
$653/month
$1,417/month
Two Bedroom
$1,090/month
$1,835/month
Three Bedroom
$1,337/month
$2,378/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Vandalia
Avg Rent: $754/month
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Huber Heights
Avg Rent: $1,300/month
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Trotwood
Avg Rent: $908/month
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Englewood
Avg Rent: $863/month
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Clayton
Avg Rent: $1,120/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dayton?
The average rent in Dayton is $1,003 per month, which is 39.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Dayton?
The average rent for a house in Dayton, OH is $1,517 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Dayton?
The average rent for a townhome in Dayton, OH is $1,150 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Dayton?
Rents in Dayton, OH are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $11 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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.