See how much Dayton-area rent has increased

Like most things in the Dayton region, renting here is more affordable than most of the nation. And rental rates have remained low, as the Dayton metro has seen among the lowest rent increases in the past five years, according to the National Association of Realtors. Dayton-area rents have only increased by 10 percent during that period. Yet, income among renters (ages 25 to 44) has climbed 32 percent locally. By comparison, rental rates in Columbus have gone up 15 percent and up 12 percent in…