Average Rent in Kettering, OH
8 apartment buildings, 57 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Kettering, OHAvg Rent
$1,236/mo
median $1,224
market average
Cheapest
$744/mo
Ketwood
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
57
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Kettering, OH.
Average rent trend
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kettering, OH Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Ketwood
2224-G, Ketwood Pl, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Van Buren Village
3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
The Chimneys of Oak Creek
1956 Chimney Ln, Kettering, OH 45440, USA
The Alpine Apartments
3424 N Marshall Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
Georgetown of Kettering Apartments
4889 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
The Residenz Apartments
740 Residenz Pkwy, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
SoDel Apartments
1661 Beaver Ridge Dr, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketwood 2224-G, Ketwood Pl, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | $744 | $744 | -- | 4 (97) | 1 |
| 2 | Van Buren Village 3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | $819 as of Oct 2 | $926 | $1.46/ft² | 3.1 (231) | 33 |
| 3 | The Chimneys of Oak Creek 1956 Chimney Ln, Kettering, OH 45440, USA | $860 | $1,087 | $1.16/ft² | 4.1 (226) | 8 |
| 4 | The Alpine Apartments 3424 N Marshall Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA | $899 | $1,111 | $1.16/ft² | 3.7 (60) | 7 |
| 5 | Georgetown of Kettering Apartments 4889 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429, USA | $1,009 | $1,210 | $1.21/ft² | 3.4 (336) | 22 |
| 6 | The Residenz Apartments 740 Residenz Pkwy, Kettering, OH 45429, USA | $1,069 | $1,302 | $1.50/ft² | 4.3 (117) | 13 |
| 7 | SoDel Apartments 1661 Beaver Ridge Dr, Kettering, OH 45429, USA | $1,399 | $1,624 | $1.11/ft² | 4.1 (159) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Ketwood
4 (97)2224-G, Ketwood Pl, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Van Buren Village
3.1 (231)3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
The Chimneys of Oak Creek
4.1 (226)1956 Chimney Ln, Kettering, OH 45440, USA
The Alpine Apartments
3.7 (60)3424 N Marshall Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
Georgetown of Kettering Apartments
3.4 (336)4889 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
The Residenz Apartments
4.3 (117)740 Residenz Pkwy, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
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Kettering, OH neighborhoods
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Kettering, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kettering, OH is $1,236 per month, based on 57 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $744 at Ketwood to $1,699 at SoDel Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,086/mo | $744/mo | 19 |
| 2 Bed | $1,307/mo | $1,005/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $1,380/mo | $1,359/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kettering, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kettering, OH averages $1,086/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,307/mo. At the local median household income of $71,619, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kettering, OH at $983/mo. The current tracked market average runs 26% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kettering, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kettering, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,236/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($744/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Kettering, OH is $71,619 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kettering, OH
Overall prices in Kettering, OH runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kettering, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,236 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,810/mo |
Population
57,442
Median household income
$71,619
Census median rent
$983/mo
Census rent burden
27.4%
Median age
38.6
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Kettering, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kettering, OH | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $1,823 | +47% | -1.8% | 47 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,885 | +53% | +13.6% | 28 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,175 | +76% | +2.4% | 18 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,851 | +50% | +13.4% | 11 |
| Canton, OH | $1,387 | +12% | +17.2% | 9 |
| Toledo, OH | $1,302 | +5% | +24.9% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kettering, OH?
The average rent in Kettering, OH is $1,236 per month, based on 57 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Kettering, OH?
The median asking rent in Kettering, OH is $1,224 per month, computed from 57 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,236/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kettering, OH?
The lowest available rent in Kettering, OH starts at $744 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kettering, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Kettering, OH average $1,086/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $744/mo across 19 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kettering, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Kettering, OH average $1,307/mo. Units start from $1,005/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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