Rent in Dayton, OH
Across Dayton's 40 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,230 a month, with figures from $781–$1,810. The highest typical rent is in 45434 ($1,726) and the lowest in 45403 ($957). 39 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay about 1.73% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $672–$1,320 | 40 |
| 1 bed | $990 | $534–$1,460 | 40 |
| 2 beds | $1,230 | $781–$1,810 | 40 |
| 3 beds | $1,600 | $974–$2,350 | 40 |
| 4 beds | $1,750 | $1,049–$2,570 | 40 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dayton ZIP codes
2 beds- 45401$1,230–$1,248
- 45402$1,329–$1,350
- 45403$913–$1,000
- 45404$835–$1,160
- 45405$933–$1,080
- 45406$943–$1,130
- 45409$1,094–$1,330
- 45410$941–$1,230
- 45413$1,230–$1,248
- 45414$952–$1,110
- 45415$979–$1,150
- 45416$1,248–$1,420
- 45417$781–$1,150
- 45419$1,044–$1,200
- 45420$993–$1,250
- 45422$1,230–$1,248
- 45423$1,230–$1,248
- 45424$1,008–$1,370
- 45426$967–$1,170
- 45428$1,150–$1,248
- 45429$1,026–$1,280
- 45430$1,400–$1,720
- 45431$1,272–$1,570
- 45432$860–$1,070
- 45433$1,176–$1,740
- 45434$1,641–$1,810
- 45435$1,248–$1,320
- 45437$1,230–$1,248
- 45439$943–$1,250
- 45440$1,132–$1,370
- 45441$1,230–$1,248
- 45448$1,248
- 45449$1,117–$1,270
- 45458$1,433–$1,600
- 45459$1,367–$1,460
- 45469$1,248–$1,330
- 45470$1,230–$1,248
- 45475$1,230–$1,248
- 45481$1,248–$1,350
- 45490$1,230–$1,248
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dayton, OH?
- About $1,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 40 ZIP codes, which range from $781–$1,810. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dayton, OH?
- About $990 a month: the median of the typical rents in 40 ZIP codes, which range from $534–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dayton, OH?
- About $1,600 a month: the median of the typical rents in 40 ZIP codes, which range from $974–$2,350. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dayton, OH?
- About $900 a month: the median of the typical rents in 40 ZIP codes, which range from $672–$1,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dayton, OH?
- About $1,750 a month: the median of the typical rents in 40 ZIP codes, which range from $1,049–$2,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Dayton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 45434 has the highest typical rent at $1,726 a month, and 45403 the lowest at $957.
- What is the property tax rate in Dayton, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay a typical 1.73% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dayton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).