Updated Nov. 14. Wright State University’s main campus sits in Fairborn, and many students and staff rent nearby. Here are the rents by ZIP code, what the university says about off-campus housing, the buses and setting up utilities with the city.
- The campus
- Rents near campus
- Off-campus housing
- Getting around
- Setting up utilities as a renter
- More on Fairborn
- Questions
The campus
- Wright State University’s Dayton campus is in Fairborn, 8 miles and about 15 minutes east of downtown Dayton. Source
- The university’s mailing address is 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435, and its main phone is (937) 775-1000. Source
- Wright State reports 11,924 students across its campuses, including 10,501 at the Dayton campus. Source
- Of those students, 9,367 attend full time and 2,557 attend part time. Source
- Wright State held its first classes in Allyn Hall in 1964 and became a full university in 1967. Source
- The campus has 33 student residential buildings. Source
- The Fairborn fire marshal runs unannounced fire drills in campus housing during the academic year. Source
- Wright State’s Calamityville emergency-response training site is at 506 E. Xenia Drive in Fairborn, on a former cement plant. Source
- Several hotels near campus are on Presidential Drive, Paramount Place and University Boulevard in Fairborn. Source
- The Wright brothers’ Huffman Prairie test-flight field is minutes from the Dayton campus. Source
Rents near campus
| ZIP | Typical asking rent | Fair Market Rent, 1 bedroom | Fair Market Rent, 2 bedrooms | Fair Market Rent, 3 bedrooms | Median rent paid, 2 bedrooms | Median sale price, 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45324 | $1,500 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,720 | $1,065 | $220,000 (451 sales) |
| 45435 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,720 |
Sources: typical asking rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes, September 2026; Fair Market Rent: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2026 (the 40th-percentile rent, utilities included); rent paid: Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020-2024; sale prices: MLS records.
Ohio rent map · Cost of living in the Dayton area
Off-campus housing
- Wright State’s Student Involvement and Leadership office keeps an off-campus housing posting board on the lower level of the Student Union. Source
- The university’s off-campus living guide notes that some landlords require tenants to earn two to three times the monthly rent. Source
- International students looking for roommates or renters are pointed to the university’s Engage page. Source
- Campus housing includes three residence hall communities and four apartment communities. Source
- First-year students choose among Hamilton Hall, the Honors Community and The Woods. Source
- Students with families or children can live in The Village Apartments. Source
- The Village is the only campus apartment community that requires a three-semester commitment covering fall, spring and summer. Source
- A housing application requires a $50 prepayment. Source
- The housing application for fall 2027 is scheduled to open in November 2026. Source
- Residents of Hamilton Hall, the Honors Community and The Woods must buy a dining plan. Source
- Under the 2026-27 Wright Guarantee rate table, a Hamilton Hall double is listed at $2,878 and a quad in The Woods at $2,076. Source
- The Wright Guarantee locks in the same annual cost of tuition, campus housing and dining for four years for new in-state, degree-seeking undergraduates. Source
- Wright State has no free parking; students, faculty and staff must buy a permit to park on campus. Source
- Weekly temporary parking permits cost $9 for students and $10 for others. Source
Wright State Residence Life and Housing
Getting around
- Greater Dayton RTA’s Route 6 runs from downtown’s Wright Stop Plaza out Colonel Glenn Highway to a stop at the Student Union on University Boulevard. Source
- A regular RTA fare is $2.40 per boarding, and the reduced fare is $1.20. Source
- RTA customer support can be reached at (937) 425-8300. Source
- Wright State’s Raider Ride buses provide free weekday campus transportation when fall and spring classes are in session. Source
- The Raider Ride does not run during university holidays, breaks or the summer semester. Source
- Greene CATS Public Transit flex routes have scheduled stops linking Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia and Yellow Springs. Source
- Miami Valley Rideshare, run by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, is a free ride-sharing service. Source
Greater Dayton RTA bus maps and schedules · Greater Dayton RTA system map, Sept. 6, 2026 (PDF)
Setting up utilities as a renter
- Every Fairborn residence must have city water, sewer and sanitation service, and residents must sign up within one week of taking possession of a property. Source
- Renters and other non-owners start service by emailing a copy of the lease or land contract to utilities@fairbornoh.gov. Source
- Non-owner accounts require a $125 refundable security deposit. Source
- The city’s utilities division handles water and sewer billing; the phone number is (937) 754-3007, and utility billing is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Source
- Fairborn contracts with Rumpke; call 1-800-828-8171 with questions. Source
- Pickup runs five days a week by zone; the city’s map shows your day. Source
More on Fairborn
- Fairborn guideWeather, news, parks and city hall
- Moving to FairbornFor Wright-Patterson families
- Fairborn eventsFestivals, Halloween and the holiday lights
- City servicesPhone numbers, trash, utilities, taxes, permits, the court
- Fairborn City SchoolsEnrolling, buildings by grade, the report card
- What BAH buys in Fairborn2026 housing allowance by grade, next to local rents
Common questions
How much is rent in Fairborn?
Zillow’s typical asking rent for ZIP 45324, all unit sizes, was $1,500 a month in September 2026. HUD’s Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom there is $1,330.
What do homes cost near Wright State?
In ZIP 45324, the median sale price over the last 12 months was $220,000 across 451 sales, from MLS records.
Is Wright State in Fairborn?
Wright State University’s Dayton campus is in Fairborn, 8 miles and about 15 minutes east of downtown Dayton.
Facts on this page come from the official source linked beside each one and are rechecked every week; last checked November 10, 2026. Spot something out of date? info@daytonreport.com