Dayton, Ohio Short-Term Rental Market
Dayton area STR market averaged $136 ADR, 63.9% occupancy and $2,372 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Dayton, Ohio is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Dayton market area is 64%. average monthly revenue in the Dayton market area is $2,372. average daily rate in the Dayton market area is $136. the top operator in the Dayton market area is Evolve with 29 listings. market score is 97/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the wider Dayton market, which covers 2 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Dayton.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Dayton is the largest city in Montgomery County, Ohio, with a population of 136,346. This page covers the Dayton area STR market, and the performance figures below describe that wider area rather than the city limits alone. In September 2026 the Dayton area STR market posted an average daily rate of $136, occupancy of 63.9%, and average monthly revenue of $2,372 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 4.3%, ADR rose 2.4%, and revenue per listing rose 13.4%, so the gain came from both more booked nights and higher rates. Summing the typical month-by-month seasonal profile gives annualized revenue of about $21,417 per listing. Entire-home listings averaged $148 per night in the latest month, above the all-listings average of $136, because the all-listings figure blends in private rooms. Revenue also varies by property type: houses averaged $2,743 per month, entire places $2,584, and apartments $1,652. Demand is anchored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, which is free to enter and draws about 1 million visitors a year, along with Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Carillon Historical Park. Montgomery County tourism generated $1.6 billion in direct visitor spending in 2023. Regional meetings, sports, concerts, and the Oregon District dining and brewery scene add weekday and weekend demand. Longer-run data show a market that has stabilized since the 2021 peak, when occupancy reached 70.0% at a $97 ADR. Since 2022, occupancy has ranged from 59.0% to 64.6% while ADR climbed from $112 to $124 for 2026 so far. Bedroom, channel, listing-type, and top-operator counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Dayton, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 63% |
| Apr | 64% |
| May | 65% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 63% |
| Oct | 62% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Dayton market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Dayton market as a whole, which includes Dayton, so these counts are not Dayton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 29 | 687 | ★ 4.36 |
| 2 | JlawFoundations | 15 | 1,948 | ★ 4.85 |
| 3 | Sadie Group | 10 | 880 | ★ 4.94 |
| 4 | Landing, Inc. | 10 | 14 | ★ 3.40 |
| 5 | Crew Housing | 7 | 100 | ★ 4.95 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Dayton?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 64% |
| vrbo | 2.9% |
| both | 33.1% |
Home Value Trends (Dayton)
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Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Dayton — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Dayton. As of mid-2026 the city has no STR-specific licensing or registration program, and no permit is required. Its official page states that it does not currently have a system in place to register or regulate STRs, and complaints are handled case by case. The city has no STR-specific zoning ordinance, so rentals are not separately restricted by zone. There is no published cap on nights per year, and no official owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Some third-party host guides claim otherwise, but those claims are not confirmed by the city’s own page, so operators should verify with the City Planning office. Operators are still expected to meet general municipal obligations, including a City of Dayton business registration and lodging tax compliance. A local transient lodging tax of 3% applies, on top of Ohio’s 6% state accommodations tax, and booking platforms may collect some of these automatically. Enforcement severity is rated minimal. The rules may tighten, though. In June 2023 the city contracted Avenu STR IP LLC to identify and map STR addresses and assess concentration. The city has said future steps may include host compliance monitoring, a registration process, and adoption of regulations. No ordinance had been adopted as of mid-2026. Investors should treat the current environment as low friction but watch for changes.
Market Comparison
The Dayton area STR market shows steady demand at modest nightly rates. September 2026 occupancy of 63.9% means listings here stay booked consistently. The all-listings ADR is $136, while higher-tier listings reach more: the luxury-tier ADR is $219 and professionally managed listings reach $200. Revenue growth of 13.4% year over year is a strong result, supported by occupancy and rate gains. The tradeoff is clear. Dayton offers steady demand and low entry costs, with a typical home value of $141,446, but lower nightly rates than premium resort or coastal markets. It suits investors who value consistent bookings and modest purchase prices over high nightly rates. Operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level, so they are not shown here.
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