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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dayton

Affordable Housing in Dayton, OH

Dayton has 121 affordable and income-based rental properties offering more than 8,100 units across the city. With a median rent of $918 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and a majority-renter population, income-based housing plays a meaningful role here. Of the 48 properties with inspection scores on record, 44 rated good or excellent.

121
Properties
8,108
Total units
83/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$918/mo

Affordability in Dayton, OH

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Dayton is $918 per month and the median household income is $45,247 per year. With 52% of households renting, Dayton is a majority-renter city where income-restricted housing plays an important role in keeping costs manageable.

Lease Lantern tracks 57 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties totaling 4,623 units across Dayton, offering options for renters who qualify based on income.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,348 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dayton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,348 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Dayton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Dayton averages a Walk Score of 58 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 69. These scores reflect conditions near the 57 HUD-assisted properties in the city.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
84 schools · 34 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 84 schools across 34 districts serve Dayton, including 48 elementary, 10 middle, and 26 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$45,247 median income

Cost of Renting in Dayton, OH

The median household income in Dayton is $45,247 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $918 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters in this city.

Dayton has 57 HUD-assisted and income-based properties offering 4,623 total units across the city. Rents at these properties are tied to your income or set below market rate, rather than reflecting the citywide median.

  • Median household income: $45,247/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $918/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 52% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Assisted properties in Dayton: 57
  • Total assisted units: 4,623
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 57 HUD-assisted properties in Dayton were mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to that assessment.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 83/100(48 of 121 scored)
90+ (16)70–89 (28)60–69 (1)<60 (3)No score (73)

121 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Dayton, OH

Dayton is a majority-renter city -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), 52 percent of households rent -- and with 57 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 4,623 units, there is a meaningful range of assisted housing options across the city. The median asking rent citywide is $918 per month and the median household income is $45,247 per year, according to the same Census ACS 5-Year source, giving important context for renters weighing assisted versus market-rate options.

Of the 48 properties with available inspection scores, 16 rate as excellent and 28 as good, according to HUD inspection data. No properties in Dayton fall into a high flood-risk zone, based on flood mapping across all 57 properties in our data.

According to Walk Score, Dayton rates 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 69 for bikeability. The violent crime rate is 312 per 100,000 residents, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Dayton Police Department for 2024.

Eligibility & how to apply

Ohio income limits (2026)Ohio public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Ohio

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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