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Rental Market Trends in Dayton, TN

What is the average rent in Dayton, TN?

$904/month

Average Rent

788 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Dayton, TN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Dayton, TN is $904 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Dayton more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Dayton average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $904 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dayton average $1,085 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dayton average or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$904/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,085/month
950 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, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dayton, TN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dayton, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Dayton is $904, you’ll want to make about $3,013 per month or $36,156 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, TN

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How does Dayton, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Dayton, TN 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.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Dayton we think you'll love

164 Deer Ridge Dr

164 Deer Ridge Dr

164 Deer Ridge Dr,
Dayton, TN 37321

$1,250 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

188 Deer Ridge Dr

188 Deer Ridge Dr

188 Deer Ridge Dr,
Dayton, TN 37321

$1,250 - $1,325 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

258 Deer Ridge Dr

258 Deer Ridge Dr

258 Deer Ridge Dr,
Dayton, TN 37321

$1,250 - $1,575 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1030 Bryan Dr

1030 Bryan Dr

1030 Bryan Dr,
Dayton, TN 37321

$800 Total Monthly Price

Studio | 12 Month Lease

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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 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.

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