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Fairborn, OH

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Fairborn borders Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is home to Wright State University. Wright-Patterson AFB, originally established in 1917 as Wilbur Wright Field, is home to the National Museum of the United State Air Force. The museum contains the largest collection of aircraft and missiles in the world and is one of the state's most-visited tourist attractions. The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park contains Huffman Prairie, an 84-acre prairie that was used by the Wright brothers in 1904 to practice flights. Fairborn is considered a suburb of Dayton, which is roughly 10 miles southwest.

Apartments in Fairborn are very popular -- and not just because of the university and Air Force base. This terrific city features several beautiful parks, easy access to I-675, and a family-friendly community that features several festivals and events throughout the year. After moving to Fairborn, be sure to check out the Jazz Festival and the Sweet Corn Festival in August, the Fishing Derby in May, and the Fairborn Halloween Festival in October.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairborn, OH is $688 for a studio, $834 for one bedroom, $1,148 for two bedrooms, and $1,242 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairborn has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$834/month
621 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fairborn Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

998 Students

6
out of 10

Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

939 Students

4
out of 10

Fairborn Primary School

Public

Grades PK-2

1,253 Students

Rating Unavailable

Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

939 Students

4
out of 10

Fairborn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,048 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cemex Reserve
  • Beaver Creek State Park
  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
  • Russ Nature Reserve
  • Twin Towers Park

Airports

  • James M Cox Dayton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.