Wright State University

Dayton, OH

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Wright State University - Dayton, OH

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Exemplary higher education in suburban Dayton

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Named after the legendary Dayton natives Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University is a relatively young institution that has already distinguished itself as an excellent educational and research environment. The campus is home to several popular attractions for the local population, including the Creative Arts Center, the Stein gallery, and the Nutter Center arena.

Twenty of the campus’ major buildings are linked by a two-mile underground tunnel system, allowing you to traverse the university in spite of any inclement weather conditions. With Wright-Patterson Air Force Base right next door, the area surrounding Wright State is full of neighborhoods serving the local collegiate and military populations. The Woodland Hills and Wrightview neighborhoods in particular are full of affordable apartments, condos, and houses perfect for folks seeking budget-friendly options near the WSU campus.

Just south of campus, Fairfield Road is mined with a wide selection of shopping and dining options, including the popular Mall at Fairfield Commons.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Dayton, OH is $841 for a studio, $960 for one bedroom, $1,242 for two bedrooms, and $1,509 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 453 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $841/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 649 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $960/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 980 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,242/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,312 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,509/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

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

Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 4-5

453 Students

7
out of 10

Harman Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

413 Students

7
out of 10

Beverly Gardens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

395 Students

7
out of 10

Saville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

379 Students

7
out of 10

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 1-6

520 Students

6
out of 10

Oakwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

303 Students

8
out of 10

Hadley E Watts Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

687 Students

7
out of 10

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

787 Students

6
out of 10

Mad River Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

553 Students

5
out of 10

Wogaman Pre-K-8 School

Public

Grades 7-8

364 Students

3
out of 10

Oakwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

683 Students

10
out of 10

Stivers School for the Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

787 Students

6
out of 10

Stebbins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,091 Students

4
out of 10

Northridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

422 Students

3
out of 10

Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 7-12

122 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
  • Cemex Reserve
  • Russ Nature Reserve
  • Beaver Creek State Park
  • Eastwood MetroPark

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.