Average rent in Dayton, OH
November 2026. Based on 55 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Ohio | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $695 | 20 | 5% lower | 28% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,184 | $839 | 23 | 3% higher | 26% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,583 | $760 | 9 | 8% higher | 18% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,542 | $1,200 | 3 | 12% higher | 51% lower |
| All sizes | $1,195 | $695 | 55 | 4% higher | 27% lower |
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What rent costs in Dayton, OH
A 1-bedroom averages $980, a 2-bedroom averages $1,184, a 3-bedroom averages $1,583 and a 4+ bedroom averages $1,542 a month. Overall, rent in Dayton, OH is 27% lower than the US average of $1,641 and 4% higher than the Ohio average of $1,146.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Dayton needs about $3,250 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Dayton, OH?
The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,195 a month across 55 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton?
A 1-bedroom in Dayton, OH averages $980 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Dayton?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,250 a month after tax.
Is rent in Dayton higher than the US average?
Rent in Dayton, OH is 27% lower than the US average of $1,641 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-10.