Dayton, OH Rent History

139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,241
1-year change
+3.1%
$37/mo
5-year change
+32.3%
$303/mo
10-year change
+80.1%
$552/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Dayton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$641/mo—0.0%
2016$669/mo+4.4%+4.4%
2017$700/mo+4.6%+9.2%
2018$741/mo+5.9%+15.6%
2019$775/mo+4.6%+20.9%
2020$836/mo+7.9%+30.4%
2021$892/mo+6.7%+39.2%
2022$996/mo+11.7%+55.4%
2023$1,064/mo+6.8%+66.0%
2024$1,136/mo+6.8%+77.2%
2025$1,184/mo+4.2%+84.7%
2026$1,225/mo+3.5%+91.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dayton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Dayton, OH was $649 in 2015-01 and is $1,241 as of 2026-09 — a change of $592 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 +32.3% ($303 per month). The current median is $1,241.

What has rent in Dayton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dayton, OH has changed +80.1% ($552 per month). It is now $1,241.

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

Year over year, median rent in Dayton, OH has increased +3.1% ($37/mo). Current median: $1,241.

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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.