What is the average apartment size in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH?

The average size for a Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH apartment is 915 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 Downtown Dayton?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Dayton is $1,461 per month, a 0.24% decrease from last years average of $1,465.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Dayton?

The typical apartment in Downtown Dayton offers about 915 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Dayton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Dayton?

In Downtown Dayton, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Dayton is $1,461, a 0.24% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,465.

One-bedroom apartments provide 750 square feet for $1,301, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,606 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH

Last updated: May 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,461	915 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,301	750 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,606	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH have decreased by 0.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,465 to $1,461.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH?

415 or 64% of the households in Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH are renter-occupied while 233 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Dayton?

Belmont $830/month

Grafton Hill $869/month

Shiloh $884/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,114/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Dayton?

Oregon $1,295/month

Downtown Dayton $1,461/month

Webster Station $1,519/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Dayton, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Webster Station	$1,519
Downtown Dayton	$1,461
Oregon	$1,295
Eastern Hills	$904
Shiloh	$884
Grafton Hill	$869
Belmont	$830

Dayton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Dayton is 76% higher than in Belmont

$1,461

Downtown Dayton rent is the same as Dayton average

Average Rent $1,461

$830

Belmont rent is 43% lower than Dayton average

Average Rent $830

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 Downtown 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.