Apartments for Rent in Dayton, KY

Prices and availability in Dayton, KY were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Dayton, KY are: Schoolhouse Flats Apartments, Waterfront Condos and 608 8th Ave, Unit 3.

The average rent in Dayton, KY is $1,694.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, KY is between $1,140 and $1,300.

In Dayton, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 25% of Dayton's rentals, 38% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 37% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Dayton is 11 years old, with 81% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Dayton are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 44% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.