100 Best Apartments in Dayton, OH (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in Dayton, OH?

The best apartments in Dayton, OH are: Fox Run , Bloomfield Apartments , SoDel , Rivers Edge Apartments and Townhomes and Heritage Knoll .

Q: What’s the average rent in Dayton, OH?

The average rent in Dayton, OH is $947. Start your search for apartments in Dayton, OH now.

Q: What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dayton, OH is between $500 and $1,500. View all studio apartments in Dayton, OH .

Q: What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $479 and $1,986. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH now.

Q: What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $479 and $2,499. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH .

Q: What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $675 and $4,246. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH .

Q: What type of rental buildings are in Dayton, OH?

In Dayton 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% 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 39% are single-family rentals.

Q: What do typical apartment communities look like in Dayton, OH?

The average age of rental buildings in Dayton is 42 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Q: What apartment floorplans are common in Dayton, OH?

Studio apartments in Dayton are around 2% 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 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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Average rent in Dayton, OH

$947/mo Dayton, OH average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Dayton, OH is $947.

Dayton, OH apartment rent ranges

About 42% of apartment rents in Dayton, OH range between $701-$1,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,001-$1,500 represent 23% of apartments. Around 27% of Dayton’s apartments are in the $501-$700 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between < $500.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Dayton, OH is $947.

Getting around in Dayton, OH

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Somewhat Walkable

73 /100

Very Bikeable

Walk Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 73

Frequently asked questions

What are the best apartments in Dayton, OH?

The best apartments in Dayton, OH are: Fox Run, Bloomfield Apartments, SoDel, Rivers Edge Apartments and Townhomes and Heritage Knoll.

What is the average rent in Dayton, OH?

The average rent in Dayton, OH is $947. Start your search for apartments in Dayton, OH now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dayton, OH is between $500 and $1,500. View all studio apartments in Dayton, OH.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $479 and $1,986. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $479 and $2,499. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH is between $675 and $4,246. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Dayton, OH.

What type of rental buildings are in Dayton, OH?

In Dayton 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% 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 39% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Dayton, OH?

The average age of rental buildings in Dayton is 42 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Dayton, OH?

Studio apartments in Dayton are around 2% 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 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Dayton, OH in the news

Cities With Most Apartment Space Per Person in 2022: Renters Live Largest in the Midwest

On the northeastern edge of the Midwest, Dayton, OH is a great place for those who value privacy. Here, renters not only get a lot of private space, at 707 square feet, but they also get 2.21 rooms just to themselves. Moreover, the amount of private space per renter in Dayton is the size of an entire apartment in San Francisco or Seattle! Plus, the cost of living in Dayton is reasonable and the city has a diverse population of renters, including students and military personnel.

Class of 2021, These Are the Hottest Jobs for Your and the Best Metros to Find Them

Smaller metros in Ohio are actually the best job markets, coming up repeatedly as the top location for a wide array of fast-growing professional fields. Specifically, Ohio metros are the best option for 17 of the 50 hottest jobs for grads. For instance, while it might not have the most hot jobs for grads (67 out of 1,000), Dayton metro is the best for several entry-level careers on our list, in various fields, including — aerospace engineering, computer science, urban and regional planning, education, occupational therapy and the list goes on.

Dayton, OH demographics

140,444Total Population
70,982 Female

69,462 Male
33.5Median Age

Dayton, OH has a population of 140,444 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 70,982 of Dayton’s residents are women and 69,462 are men. The median age of those who live in Dayton, OH is 33.5.

Dayton, OH households

29,267 Family

29,481 Non-family
15,345 Children

43,403 No Children

58,748Total Number of Households
2.16Average People Per Household
$34,457Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 58,748 households in Dayton, OH. 29,267 are family households and 29,481 are non-family households. There are 15,345 households with children in Dayton and 43,403 households without children. On average, about 2.16 people live in a household in Dayton, OH.

Dayton, OH education statistics

The level of education of the population of Dayton, OH is as follows: 3% have no high school education, 41% completed some high school, 31% partially completed college, 8% have an Associate Degree, 11% have a Bachelor Degree, and 6% have a Graduate Degree.

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