Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood of Dayton, OH (156 Rentals)

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Centre City
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre City

40-41 S Main StDayton, OH 45402
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Holden House
Studio Apartments

Holden House

200 W 5th StDayton, OH 45402

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Cooper Lofts
Studio Apartments

Cooper Lofts

110 N St Clair StDayton, OH 45402

Downtown Dayton, Dayton, OH Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Dayton, Dayton, and the greater Dayton area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a son or daughter (or both!)? Downtown Dayton is now ranked as a top submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is very important. This neighborhood is a highly-rated part of town for its nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has risen to be one of our favorite higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Dayton Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dayton

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Dayton?

There are currently 33 Studio Apartments in Downtown Dayton with rent ranges from $870 to $1,537 with an average price of $1,146.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Dayton Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Dayton ranges from $689 to $2,570 with an average monthly rent of $1,408.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dayton cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Dayton range from $925 to $3,021. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,835.

How expensive are Downtown Dayton Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Dayton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,195 to $3,512 - averaging $2,163 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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