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5480 Dovetree Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45439
$1,195 - $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.
Explore the City
Twin Oak Camp is part of the Hills & Dales Metroparks and provides access to the main trail.
The Dayton Regional STEM School aims to prepare and inspire the next generation of leaders.
St. Albert The Great School is a private, Catholic School for grades PK, and K-8.
Oakwood Junior High School is a top rated school for grades 7-8.
Van Buren Village Park is located between the Van Buren Village apartments.
State Farm Park is located in a Kettering neighborhood and has six baseball fields.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kettering, OH is $505 for a studio, $972 for one bedroom, $1,168 for two bedrooms, and $1,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kettering has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$972/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$1,481/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kettering, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
55
/ 100
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.
Bikeable
50
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-12
Kettering Fairmont High School
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.