Average Rent in Dayton, OH

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Current Versus Historical Dayton, OH Rents

Dayton rentals average $700 for a studio rental to $1,200 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $805, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $126 (21.92%) year-over-year from $574 to $700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (1.59%) year-over-year from $785 to $798. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (8.94%) year-over-year from $913 to $995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (15.06%) year-over-year from $1,173 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6 (0.43%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $1,360. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.47	$700	$574 (21.92%)	$667 (4.95%)
1 BR	$14.45	$798	$785 (1.59%)	$717 (11.28%)
2 BR	$12.06	$995	$913 (8.94%)	$817 (21.84%)
3 BR	$10.48	$1,350	$1,173 (15.06%)	$1,016 (32.90%)

Historical Rents in Dayton, OH

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Top Cities Near Dayton

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Top Neighborhoods Near Dayton

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Top Counties Near Dayton

There are a total of 1 counties located by Dayton, OH. One county in the area is Dayton, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $805. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Dayton, OH. Its average rent per month is $805. Vice versa, with an average rent of $805, Dayton, OH is the most expensive county by Dayton, OH.

Typically, rent for studios in Dayton, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dayton, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dayton, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dayton, OH	$700	$795	$990	$805

Top Zipcodes Near Dayton

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Dayton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dayton, OH?

The average monthly rental price for Dayton, OH apartments for rent is approximately $805. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dayton, OH rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dayton, OH.

How much is a studio apartment in Dayton, OH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $700 and an average price per square feet of $16.47. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dayton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $795 and an average price per square feet of $14.45. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dayton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $990 and an average price per square feet of $12.06. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dayton.

How have rent prices in Dayton, OH changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dayton, OH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dayton, OH?

A reasonable rent price in Dayton, OH is around $644/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.