Sinclair Community College does not operate dormitories for students. All students must rent their own apartments from private landlords around Dayton. The Student Activities Office can provide you with only very limited assistance in finding a room or an apartment. Student Activities (room 8025) has a list of apartment complexes around Dayton. Call (937) 512-2509 for information.  If you need to ride the bus to get to school, be certain a bus route is located near the apartment. You will find most apartment and room rentals listed in the Sunday edition of the Dayton Daily News in the Real Estate section of the newspaper. You will need to purchase a street guide/map of Dayton. You may find Dayton street guides at Meijer grocery stores, book stores, and some gasoline stations. 

The average rent is about $325 per month for a single room and up to $800 per month for some apartments. The average two bedroom apartment rent is $500. Utilities (electricity, gas, and water) usually cost extra and can average up to $250 extra a month. Food costs will be at least $160 per month. Sinclair is not responsible for locating apartments. 

You will need to bring at least $1,000-$1,200 with you for an apartment or room deposit, usually equivalent to one month's rent, a deposit of up to $100 for each utility service (telephone, gas, electric), and for a motel room while you look for an apartment or room. Include money to purchase bed sheets, blanket, dishware, eating and cooking utensils, as well as used furniture if the apartment or room you rent is not furnished (desk or table, chair, bed, dresser). There are some thrift stores that sell used furniture, household goods, and clothing (Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, and Goodwill). Plan to bring at least $1,000 to $1,200 for these deposits and to purchase furnishings.