DOWNTOWN HOUSING OPTIONS
BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME
BE PART OF A NEIGHBORHOOD
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Find your home in downtown Dayton.
It’s no secret that downtown living is in demand. In recent years, our city’s housing options consistently have been more than 90% occupied.
That said, there’s never been a better time than right now to think about living downtown. Several new housing projects currently are under construction, adding hundreds more units downtown and giving you more options than ever before.
Here you’ll find a huge variety of styles, sizes, locations and price points. Whether you’re looking to rent an apartment, purchase a downtown condo, or live in a more traditional home in one of downtown’s surrounding neighborhoods, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Below you’ll find a list of downtown housing options with descriptions and contact info for each, as well as an interactive map of downtown’s apartments and condos so you can see which areas of downtown each option is situated in.
OPTIONS FOR RENT
112-116 W. Fifth
112-116 W. Fifth Street
(937) 331-5444
2 units
Set in the center of the city, there are always dining, nightlife and parks within walking distance. These urban loft units offer numerous amenities, covered parking and a great location.
310 & 360 S. PattERSON
310 & 360 S. Patterson Boulevard
(614) 831-0477
10 units
1-bedroom units at 310 and a
3-bedroom unit at 360
310 features updated apartments with new kitchens and baths, some private entrances and off-street parking. The unit at 360 is completely renovated with a gourmet kitchen and new bath, a private entrance, fenced yard and off-street parking.
The 503
(Under Construction)
503 E. Fourth Street
(502) 551-2489
158 units
This four-story project from Weyland Ventures in Oregon East includes studio, one- and two-bedroom, loft-style apartments with exposed concrete floors and 10-foot ceilings, along with one level of secured parking. Apartments are expected to range in size from roughly 500 to 1,000 square feet. The project sits at the corner of Fourth and Wayne, across from The Wheelhouse.
Art Lofts at The Arcade
15 W. Fourth Street
(937) 582-9254
110 units
The Art Lofts at the Dayton Arcade are tailored (but not limited) to the needs and desires of artistic professionals, makers, and creative-class entrepreneurs. Amenities for residents include a fitness center, business center, club room, and on-site property management services. Income limits apply for most apartments.
Biltmore Towers
(subsidized senior housing)
210 N. Main Street
(866) 622-5924
230 units
Biltmore Towers is an historic community designed for seniors ages 55 and older and residents with disabilities. One- and two-bedroom floor plans are available, and the property offers a wide selection of amenities, along with convenient access to RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton Metro Library, RTA’s Wright Stop Plaza hub, and other downtown landmarks.
The Cannery Loft Apartments
500 E. Third Street
(937) 222-3060
156 units
Studio, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom units
These apartments offer state-of-the-art amenities in a historic warehouse setting. Unique spaces are accented by the careful restoration of beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture.
Centerfield Flats
507 E. First Street
(937) 648-0231
112 units
Located adjacent to the water, just minutes from Riverscape, and across the street from the baseball stadium, this gorgeous community offers a swimming pool with a sundeck, two courtyards with grilling stations and fire pits. Watch a movie or the football game on the big screen in the theater room or host a party in the expansive club room.
The Delco
(Under Construction)
E. First Street
160 units
Crawford Hoying Development and Woodard Development are transforming the former Mendelson’s building into The Delco, a 515,000-square-foot project with office space, retail and restaurant space, a parking garage, and 160 planned apartment units.
Delco Lofts
329 E. First Street
937-595-0978
133 units
Crawford Hoying Development and Woodard Development have partnered on this project to transform the former Delco Building into the Delco Lofts – luxury loft-style apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, polished concrete floors, and other amenities. Located adjacent to the Dayton Dragons’ Day Air Ballpark, and just steps from RiverScape MetroPark and many other downtown amenities.
Eichelberger
442 E. Fifth Street
(917) 733-6769
6 units
Consisting of three stories, the building features six apartment units over three street-front retail shops. Each apartment has been updated to include wood floors, carpeting, ceiling fans, separately metered central air and heat.
The Elks Lofts
100 E. Third Street
(917) 802-9300
20 units
Located on Floors 2 through 5 of the historic Elks Building, the Elks Lofts feature 20 high-end apartment units that focus on highlighting the historic architectural structure of the Elks Building with a combined emphasis on modern Downtown living. Residents in the Elks Lofts will be submerging themselves in luxury and historical significance while being able to enjoy all that Downtown, Dayton has to offer!
Flats on Jefferson
100 N. Jefferson Street
(937) 222-9750
48 units
1, 2 & 3-bedroom units
Located in the heart of downtown Dayton, these comfortable apartments offer the convenience of city living at an affordable price. The two-bedroom spaces are especially large, and many apartments have glass-enclosed balconies that can be used all year.
Goldflies Apartments
610-612 E. Fifth Street
(937) 439-0000
2 units
These two apartments sit over office space in the historic Oregon District. The building itself is over 100 years old and the apartments were renovated about a decade ago. The one-bedroom apartment features a working fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The other is a spacious 2-bedroom apartment. There is garage parking available.
Graphic Arts Lofts
221 S. Ludlow Street
(937) 576-8497
20 units
The Graphic Arts Building presents a unique opportunity to reside in a National Historic Landmark! In 2020, the property underwent a complete redevelopment into 20 luxury apartment units featuring modern designs and finish selections. The redevelopment was performed in accordance with historic preservation guidelines, which enabled the building and each unit to maintain a feel of the original history and architecture.
Home Telephone Building Lofts
(Under Construction)
52 S. Jefferson Street
(937) 576-8497
Windsor Companies is developing the Home Telephone Building (former Price Stores) into a mixed-use facility that will include residential apartments for rent coming soon.
The Huffman Lofts
111-129 E. Third Street
(917) 802-9300
72 units
The Huffman Lofts feature 72 urban loft style apartments designed for inspirational and modern living, while also focusing on preserving the original materials and construction style that makes this property a historic landmark. With 24,000 square feet of street level space, that will be home to cafes, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife, living at the Huffman Lofts will place you in the heart of the cultural and economic core of the neighborhood.
The Johnston Building
517 E. Fifth Street
(937) 228-0303
6 units
The Johnston Building features two studios and four one-bedroom apartments. Each unit is furnished with new windows, central heating and cooling, modern appliances and solid maple cabinetry. The apartments offer residents secured off-street parking, front door intercoms and digital security cameras.
The Landing
115 W. Monument Avenue
937-483-4285
166 units
1, 2 & 3-bedroom units
The Landing’s luxury apartments offer old-world charm and contemporary comfort, including many new amenities like gated parking, a washer and dryer in every unit and a fitness center.
Monument
(Under Construction)
140 E. Monument Avenue
(937) 870-2313
124 units
Crawford Hoying and Woodard Development are building the Monument, a mixed-use, six-story building with apartments and retail space, as well as a parking garage. The Monument will be located directly across from RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton.
Oriel Studios
131 E. Third Street
(937) 603-4036
18 units
Located on Third Street in the center of downtown’s Central Business District, Oriel Studios features 18 recently renovated, modern studio apartments in six different sizes/floorplans ranging from 330 to 990 square feet.
The Riverfront Grande
255 N. Main Street
(937) 979-1117
25 units
Located on the corner of Main Street & Monument Avenue, The Riverfront Grande is part of the gateway into downtown. Many of the units have been remodeled, and they boast great city views.
The Schaefer Building
601-613 E. Fifth Street
(937) 228-0303
18 units
Built in 1913, this property once housed a movie theatre and features several storefronts. Midtown Development acquired the property in 1986 and has performed ongoing renovations. The apartments are large and contain five- and six-room floorplans. Off-street parking and modern appliances are just some of the conveniences of this property.
St. Clair Lofts
35 S. St. Clair Street
(937) 222-9750
108 units
Studio, 1 & 2-bedroom units
Built in the late 1800s as an urban industrial building, the St. Clair Lofts have been converted into distinctive Soho-styled apartments featuring huge floor-to-ceiling windows and upscale window treatments.
Stratford House
330 W. First Street
(937) 226-1630
50 units
2 & 3-bedroom units
Stratford House offers spacious apartments in an urban resort setting. Amenities include covered parking, outdoor pool, fitness center, pet grooming and an exercise area.
The Sutton
307 E. First Street
(937) 648-0231
71 units
Studio, 1 & 2-bedroom units
With one bedroom, studio, and micro studios available, The Sutton provides the perfect opportunity to live downtown and enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer. Enjoy baseball season at Day Air Ballpark, spend time on the nearby riverfront path, and celebrate any occasion at the many nearby bars and restaurants.
The View at Dayton Towers
425 Dayton Towers Drive
(937) 224-9766
Studio, 1, & 2-bedroom units
The 14-story View at Dayton Towers apartments offer a spectacular city view, 8 acres of luch greenery, free gated parking, and all utilities included. Other amenities include a laundry facility, 24-hour fitness center, a business center, and a swimming pool.
Water Street Apartments
427 Water Street
(937) 648-0231
215 units
Studio, 1 & 2-bedroom units
The Water Street District features luxury apartments & townhomes on the banks of the Great Miami River with such high-end finishes as granite counter tops, wood flooring, balcony views, and pendant lighting, plus an expansive swimming pool and sundeck, all steps from RiverScape MetroPark, Day Air Ballpark, and other downtown amenities.
Wheelhouse Lofts
210 Wayne Avenue
(502) 515-2489
40 units
Studio, 1 & 2-bedroom units
Once used as an automobile assembly plant, the 150-year-old iconic Weustoff and Getz Co. building is getting a fresh start as a natural expansion of Dayton’s Oregon District to Oregon East. Loft amenities include open concept floor plans with concrete floors, 9-foot ceilings, natural light, and much more.
Brooks House Condos
Corner of First & Jefferson streets
3 stories, 3 units
A charming historic building, the Brooks House features three residential units and looks like a home you would find in a big-city neighborhood. Located just one block from RiverScape, the Brooks House is also a short walk from the Victoria Theatre and Schuster Center.
Brownstones at 2nd
Second and Sears streets
24 townhomes
The Brownstones at 2nd project from Charles Simms Development includes 1724-square-foot, 3-story townhomes with up to 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, a 17’x10′ wood deck, convered front porches with brick pavers, 9-foot open truss celings in the living levels, 2-car attached garages, and 2 additional parking spaces.
Canal Block Litehouse Development
First Street & Patterson Boulevard
9 units
This unique green urban living environment is the first of its kind in the Dayton area. Located at the intersection of First St. and Patterson Blvd. These innovative town homes are environmentally friendly while also being stylish and contemporary. The site features a private, bricked interior street, imparting the feel of a European-style cobblestoned courtyard.
City View
Fourth Street & Patterson Blvd.
14 townhomes
This Charles Simms Development project features 14 townhomes with a contemporary urban design featuring vertical panels and a rooftop terrace. Located at the corner of Fourth Street and Patterson Boulevard, these townhomes are just steps away from downtown’s brewery district, Main Library, the Oregon District, and other downtown amenities.
Cooper Lofts
111 Harries Street
4 stories, 24 units
The Cooper Lofts are designed to provide a variety of housing styles, from mezzanine and townhouse units to flats and warehouse flats.
Cooper Place
Second Street & Patterson Boulevard
34 units
This well-established downtown residential enclave of brick townhouses is just a short walk away from RiverScape and Day Air Ballpark as well as downtown’s many other conveniences.
Ice Avenue Lofts
215 Ice Avenue
4 stories, 17 units
The Ice Avenue Lofts feature true loft styling with immense open living areas, exposed wood ceilings and columns, old-world charm with modern amenities, and enclosed parking.
The Lofts on St. Clair
18 S. St. Clair Street
3 stories, 6 residential units (2 commercial units on ground floor)
This was the first New York-style loft project in Downtown Dayton. The units feature beautiful concrete columns and beams and exposed brick walls, accompanied with modern kitchens and bathrooms.
The McCormick
434 E. First Street
10 units
These condo units are true warehouse loft style with exposed brick, heavy timber beams and columns, high ceilings, large windows and unique floor plans. Many units have views of the Dayton Dragons’ Day Air Ballpark.
Monument Walk
Monument Avenue & Ludlow Street
(937) 772-1365
16 townhomes
This Charles Simms Development project features four-story, elevator-ready, 3,000-square-foot-plus townhomes with two-car attached garages and sky terraces with beautiful views, located at the corner of Monument Avenue and Ludlow Street.
Patterson Place Townhomes
First Street & Patterson Boulevard
31 townhomes
Across the street from its Patterson Square community, Charles Simms Development has built another development called Patterson Place. Similar in style to the Patterson Square townhomes, these properties offer loft-style living with urban flair, upper level wood decks, and private ground level courtyards.
Patterson Square Townhomes
First Street & Patterson Boulevard
18 townhomes
This urban living community offers two bedroom condominiums with 1,398 square feet of living space, attached garages, oversized windows, contemporary finishes, private courtyards and open floor plans, all just steps from Day Air Ballpark and RiverScape MetroPark.
Performance Place
109 N. Main Street
18 stories, 34 units
This premiere downtown address promises spectacular design, top quality appointments and extraordinary views. Enjoy the energy of the city high above the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Sixth Street Lofts
207 E. Sixth Street
17 units
This development in the rennovated historical Excelsior Building offers two-bedroom, single-floor, loft-style units with exposed ceilings and columns, energy-efficient windows and furnaces, available basement parking, secured buzzer entrance, and a rooftop community space. Units range from 925 to 1,500 square feet.
If you want to live close to downtown, but you have your heart set on a house, Dayton delivers! Dayton prides itself on eight historic districts that sit on the edge of the city. You’ll find gorgeous single-family homes in the Revival, Craftsman and Victoria styles, as well as a strong sense of city pride among your neighbors.
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