Dayton, OH Rent History

137 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,245
1-year change
+6.6%
$77/mo
5-year change
+40.2%
$357/mo
10-year change
+88.6%
$585/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Dayton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$625/mo0.0%
2016$652/mo+4.3%+4.3%
2017$682/mo+4.6%+9.1%
2018$724/mo+6.2%+15.8%
2019$757/mo+4.6%+21.1%
2020$816/mo+7.8%+30.6%
2021$870/mo+6.6%+39.2%
2022$969/mo+11.4%+55.0%
2023$1,039/mo+7.2%+66.2%
2024$1,111/mo+6.9%+77.8%
2025$1,159/mo+4.3%+85.4%
2026$1,199/mo+3.5%+91.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dayton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Dayton, OH was $633 in 2015-01 and is $1,245 as of 2026-07 — a change of $612 per month over 11 years.

How much has Dayton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Dayton, OH has changed +40.2% ($357 per month). The current median is $1,245.

What has rent in Dayton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dayton, OH has changed +88.6% ($585 per month). It is now $1,245.

Is rent in Dayton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Dayton, OH has increased +6.6% ($77/mo). Current median: $1,245.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.