Dovetree
5480 Dovetree Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45439
$1,245 - $1,695
1-2 Beds
Kettering
Kettering, OH
Area Guide
A thriving suburban enclave on Dayton’s south side
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Kettering is a large suburban community on the south side of Dayton. Primarily made up of residential neighborhoods, Kettering boasts a family-friendly environment with high-performing public schools and one of the lowest crime rates in the area while also maintaining numerous budget-friendly options across the city’s diverse rental market.
The small Kettering College serves just over 700 students at its campus on the west side, and the University of Dayton sits just north of the city limits. Locals enjoy a wide selection of outdoor recreation options, with golf courses, public parks, and even a 40,000 square foot skate plaza.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Kettering, OH is $505 for a studio, $976 for one bedroom, $1,179 for two bedrooms, and $1,449 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kettering has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$976/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$1,519/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Transportation
55
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
619 Students
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Orchard Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,078 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
Kettering Fairmont High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,486 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
761 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hills & Dales MetroPark
- Patterson Homestead
- Huffman MetroPark
- Carillon Historical Park
- SunWatch Archaeological Park
Airports
- James M Cox Dayton International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.