Average Rent in Kettering OH
1 apartment buildings, 27 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$879/mo
Cheapest
$799/mo
Properties
1
Units
27
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Kettering OH.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kettering OH Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren Village 3456 S Smithville Rd, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | $799 | $879 | $1.42 | 3.1 | 27 |
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Kettering OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kettering OH is $879 per month, based on 27 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Van Buren Village to $799 at Van Buren Village.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $804/mo | $799/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $972/mo | $909/mo | 12 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $804/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $972/mo. At the local median household income of $71,619, that works out to 15% 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 11% below 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
$35,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $879/mo.
Comfortable income
$42,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Kettering OH is $71,619 , about 70% 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) | $879 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,453/mo |
Population
57,442
Median household income
$71,619
Census median rent
$983/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,105 | +139% | 11 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,577 | +79% | 8 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,834 | +109% | 7 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,086 | +24% | 6 |
| Canton, OH | $1,512 | +72% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kettering OH?
The average rent in Kettering OH is $879 per month, based on 27 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kettering OH?
The lowest available rent in Kettering OH starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kettering OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Kettering OH average $804/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 15 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kettering OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Kettering OH average $972/mo. Units start from $909/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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