Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Dayton, Ohio.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Dayton’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Dayton renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received below average scores."
Key findings in Dayton include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Five Oaks offers historic homes with character just north of downtown Dayton. Rentals include charming older houses and affordable apartments with architectural details you won't find in newer buildings. The neighborhood is close to both downtown jobs and shopping along North Main Street, though some streets are still improving. Great for renters who appreciate historic architecture and want to be near downtown without downtown prices.
Historic character defines Fairview, where this eastern Dayton neighborhood showcases distinctive architecture from the city's prosperous industrial era. Rental options include apartments in divided larger homes with architectural details unavailable in newer construction at surprisingly affordable rates. The neighborhood sits adjacent to both downtown employment and the developing Brown Street corridor near University of Dayton, creating an ideal compromise between university proximity and residential character beyond purely student-focused areas.
Old North Dayton offers shotgun homes near Wright-Patt AFB with original knob-and-tube wiring (limits appliance use). The Dayton Peace Museum provides free yoga, but real therapy happens at Tanks Bar’s $2 PBR nights. Sporadic gunfire echoes from abandoned Michigan Central Station lots.