What is the average apartment size in Dayton?

The average size for a Dayton, KY apartment is 998 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dayton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dayton is $1,885 per month, a 3.04% increase from last year’s average of $1,829.

What is the average apartment size in Dayton?

The typical apartment in Dayton offers about 998 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dayton, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dayton?

The typical rent budget in Dayton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dayton?

In Dayton, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dayton is $1,885, a 3.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,829.

One-bedroom apartments provide 757 square feet for $1,600, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,925 offer 1,065 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,456 sq ft) for $2,621, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dayton, KY

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,885	998 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,600	757 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,925	1,065 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,621	1,456 sq. ft.

Dayton, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Dayton, KY have increased by 3.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,829 to $1,885.

What's the typical rent budget in Dayton, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Dayton, KY (45%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dayton, KY?

954 or 39% of the households in Dayton, KY are renter-occupied while 1,512 or 61% are owner-occupied.

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How Dayton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dayton	$1,885
Louisville	$1,314
Lexington	$1,344
Florence	$1,403
Richmond	$958
Covington	$1,532
Newport	$1,490
Shelbyville	$1,155
Ft Mitchell	$1,189
Elizabethtown	$1,235
Erlanger	$1,427
Cincinnati, OH	$1,451
Union, OH	$1,328
Norwood, OH	$1,910
Blue Ash, OH	$1,757
Southgate, KY	$1,203
Cold Spring, KY	$1,388
Crescent Springs, KY	$1,103
Milford, OH	$1,158
Fort Thomas, KY	$1,230
Highland Heights, KY	$1,596

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dayton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.