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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.
Renaissance energy revitalizes Downtown Dayton, where historic buildings house increasingly attractive rental options above emerging restaurant and entertainment venues. The district centers around the popular 2nd Street Market and RiverScape park system with its extensive riverfront trails. Though weekend activity remains limited compared to larger cities, the daytime employment base supports a growing selection of dining options and cultural venues creating genuine urban experiences at surprisingly accessible price points compared to similar historic districts in larger Midwestern cities.
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.
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.
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