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Average Rent in Dayton 45409 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Dayton 45409, Dayton, OH. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,398/mo
▲ +0.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Dayton 45409 vs Dayton, OH Average
Dayton 45409 is more expensive the Dayton, OH average by $154/mo (12%). The citywide average is $1,244/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dayton 45409?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Dayton 45409 is $1,398 per month across 5 apartment communities and 23 available units. Rents have increased $6 (0.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Flight at Dayton starting at $750/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,541/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,449/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,455/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,142/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $750/mo.
Prices range from $750 to $2,590 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Dayton 45409 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,578 | - | 5 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Dayton 45409
Rent Prices by Apartment in Dayton 45409
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flight at Dayton | $750/mo | $1,129/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| 142 Ashley St - Ashley House Apartments | $950/mo | $1,770/mo | 2 | - |
| The Flats at South Park | $1,070/mo | $1,409/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| KEO Management | $1,095/mo | $1,358/mo | 8 | 4.9 |
| ELEMENT OAKWOOD APARTMENTS | $2,240/mo | $2,240/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,398/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Dayton 45409 is $43,454 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dayton 45409
Overall prices in Dayton 45409 runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dayton 45409's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,398 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,972/mo |
Population
136,741
Median household income
$43,454
Census median rent
$866/mo
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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