Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

Prices and availability in Dayton, OH were last updated on 18 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Dayton, OH are: Trotwood Commons, Indian Lookout Apartments, SoDel, 4644 Burkhardt Ave and The Commons at Kettering.

The average rent in Dayton, OH is $1,081.

The price range for a studio apartment in Dayton, OH is between $625 and $1,476.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $675 and $2,690.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $750 and $2,774.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $780 and $2,472.

In Dayton 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Dayton's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 38% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Dayton is 41 years old, with 27% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and 5% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Dayton are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 37% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.