RELOCATION
Temporary Housing Guide
Bridge the gap between the old house and the new one — vetted extended-stay options for corporate relocators and PCS families.
Where to Land
Extended-stay options near the base
All three sit minutes from WPAFB and the eastern suburbs where most home searches happen. Chris has preferred contacts at several properties and can sometimes negotiate corporate rates for clients in transition.
Homewood Suites Beavercreek
Extended Stay Hotel
2750 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek
$129–$179/night — ask for weekly/monthly rates
Full kitchen suites. Weekly/monthly rates. 10 min from WPAFB.
Extended Stay America – Dayton
Extended Stay Hotel
7571 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
$79–$109/night — ask for weekly/monthly rates
Budget-friendly weekly rates. Great for 30–90 day stays.
Residence Inn Beavercreek
Extended Stay Hotel
2779 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek
$149–$199/night — ask for weekly/monthly rates
Marriott property. Full kitchens, 10 min from WPAFB and L3Harris.
The Math
Typical costs and durations
The right tier is mostly a question of how long you'll be in it. Hotels win the short stay; leases win the long one.
$79–$199per night
Extended-stay hotel
Best for 30–90 days — furnished suites with kitchens, weekly rates negotiable
$1.5k–$2.5kper month
Furnished apartment
Best for 3+ months — full home comfort on a short lease
$2k–$4kper month
Corporate housing
Premium furnished homes and executive placements, often employer-paid
Before You Book
What to look for
Ask for weekly and monthly rates
Most extended-stay hotels offer significant discounts for stays longer than 7 days. Always negotiate.
Verify parking and WiFi are included
These can add up fast. Most corporate housing includes both, but always confirm upfront.
Consider a furnished apartment
For stays longer than 3 months, furnished short-term rentals often offer better value than hotels.
Ask Chris about negotiated rates
Chris has relationships with several properties and can sometimes secure corporate discounts for clients.
Budget 30–90 days for the transition
Most relocations use temporary housing for the home search and closing period.
Straight Answers
Temporary housing, answered
How long do people usually need temporary housing when relocating to Dayton?
Most relocations use temporary housing for 30–90 days — enough time to shop neighborhoods, get under contract, and close. If you're building new construction or arriving in the spring market when good inventory moves fast, plan for the longer end of that window.
Extended-stay hotel or furnished apartment — which one?
Under about three months, an extended-stay hotel usually wins: no lease, no utility setup, and weekly rates that drop well below the nightly price. Past three months, a furnished apartment at $1,500–$2,500/month typically beats the hotel math and feels a lot more like living than lodging.
Can military families use TLE at these hotels?
Yes — TLE (temporary lodging expense) reimburses lodging and meals around a stateside PCS for a limited number of days, and extended-stay properties near WPAFB are exactly where families use it. Run the TLE Calculator first so you know your window and rate cap before you book.
Why are these options clustered around Beavercreek and Huber Heights?
They sit within about ten minutes of Wright-Patterson AFB and the Fairfield Commons area, which is where most relocating families need to be during the search. From that side of town you can reach nearly any Dayton suburb you're shopping in well under half an hour.
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In Transition?
Don't overpay to live out of a suitcase.
Tell Chris your dates and budget. He'll point you at the right property, ask about corporate rates, and line up the home search so the temporary stay actually stays temporary.