Dovetree
5480 Dovetree Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45439
$1,295 - $1,695
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kettering, OH
What is the average rent in Kettering, OH?
$972/month
Average Rent
640 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Kettering, OH is $972 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Kettering more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kettering, you can expect to pay about $505 per month for a studio, $972 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,399 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kettering, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $49 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Kettering, OH
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
18%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
6%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kettering, OH?
Because the average rent in Kettering is $972, you’ll want to make about $3,240 per month or $38,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Kettering, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kettering, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.