Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 12 zip codes in Dayton, OH.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the economic engine that keeps everything running here. Very affordable cash flow market — just make sure you're buying in the neighborhoods that benefit from the base, not the ones that don't.
Median Asking Rent
$944
Rent Change (YoY)
-1.2%
Avg Days on Market
41
Active Rental Listings
844
Median List Price
$137,500
Average across 12 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 45416 | $1,150/mo |
| 45409 | $1,092/mo |
| 45414 | $1,000/mo |
| 45403 | $999/mo |
| 45404 | $995/mo |
| 45417 | $995/mo |
| 45410 | $990/mo |
| 45402 | $950/mo |
| 45419 | $950/mo |
| 45406 | $899/mo |
| 45415 | $895/mo |
| 45405 | $850/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $663/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $745/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $905/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,185/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,375/mo |
Aggregated median across all Dayton zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 45419 | $275,000 |
| 45409 | $254,900 |
| 45415 | $250,000 |
| 45414 | $205,000 |
| 45410 | $165,000 |
| 45402 | $140,000 |
| 45404 | $135,000 |
| 45403 | $129,000 |
| 45406 | $119,900 |
| 45405 | $118,475 |
| 45416 | $110,000 |
| 45417 | $99,950 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $980/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,060/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,340/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,740/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,910/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the Dayton metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across Dayton, OH is currently $944/month, based on active rental listings across 12 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -1.2% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 45416 has the highest median asking rent at $1,150/month, while ZIP 45405 comes in at $850/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 41 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Dayton metro area is $1,340/month. Current median asking rents are near or below the FMR for this area.
Dayton is an extremely affordable market where the rent-to-price ratios can look great on paper. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the biggest employer and provides a stable renter base. The Oregon District and Oakwood are premium areas. The west and east sides offer very low entry points for investors. The Dayton market has genuine cash flow potential, but like any very affordable market, property condition and tenant screening matter a lot. Some areas have challenged demographics and higher vacancy rates. If you're buying here, make sure you're underwriting realistic vacancy and maintenance costs, not just looking at the best-case rent number. The base provides stability, and there are pockets that work well for investors who are realistic about what they're getting into.
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