Rent in Dayton, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,273$15,276 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,248 (−2%)How much rent can you afford in Dayton, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Dayton, OH by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $928 | $11,136 | $37,120 | $17.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,009 | $12,108 | $40,360 | $19.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,273 | $15,276 | $50,920 | $24.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | $31.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,817 | $21,804 | $72,680 | $34.94/hr |
Living and working in Dayton, OH
Rent in Dayton, OH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Dayton, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,248 for a two-bedroom, down 2% from $1,273. A one-bedroom goes from $1,009 to $1,008, a studio from $928 to $909.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Dayton, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,009 for a one-bedroom and $1,273 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,276 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Dayton, OH?
To keep a $1,273 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.48 an hour, or $50,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,009 takes $19.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dayton, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $928, one bedroom $1,009, two $1,273, three $1,651 and four $1,817 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dayton, OH?
For the typical household, earning $45,247 a year ($3,771 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,273 takes 33.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,273 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.48 an hour.